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Chowdhury CS, Khan JA, Khanam J, Nila SS, Ahmed S, Haque N, Ahamad F, Paul A, Ara H, Paul SK, Kobayashi N, Abedin S, Roy S, Nasreen SA. Detection of Biocide Resistance Genes (qacE and qacΔE1) in Pseudomonas spp Isolated from Patients with CSOM at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh. Mymensingh Med J 2021; 30:954-959. [PMID: 34605462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Biocides, including disinfectants and antiseptics, are used for a variety of topical and hard surface applications in health care facilities. Biocides play a significant role for preventing and controlling nosocomial infections. However, failures in the antimicrobial activities of biocides have been reported. The resistance mechanism to disinfectants is usually determined by genes which are related to resistance to quaternary ammonium compounds, namely, qacE, qacΔE1 that are found in Gram-negative bacteria. The aim of this study is to detect the prevalence of Biocides resistance genes, qacE and qacΔE1, in clinical isolates of Pseudomonas spp. It was carried out from March 2017 to July 2018 in the department of Microbiology, Mymensingh Medical College, Mymensingh, Bangladesh. Samples were collected from Outpatient of ENT department, MMCH. In this study, 300 clinical samples of CSOM cases were tested by the PCR method. The present study shows detection of biocide resistance genes (qacE, qacΔE1) among 87 isolated Pseudomonas spp by uniplex PCR. Among 72 clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa 67(93.05%) had the gene qacEΔ1 and 25(34.72%) had the gene qacE. In addition other 15 Pseudomonas spp 3(20%) isolates had the qacEΔ1 gene and 2(13.33%) isolates had the qacE gene. In this study there is a marked difference in detection of the qacEΔ1 gene between the MDR and non MDR P. aeruginosa isolates. The qacEΔ1 was identified in 50 of 54(92.59%) MDR isolates and 7 of 18(38.89%) non MDR strains respectively. While gene qacE was detect 25(46.29%) MDR isolates and did not show any qacEΔ1gene in non MDR isolates. This study shows that the genes, qacE, qacΔE1 are widespread among Pseudomonas aeruginosa, they are higher in MDR strains than non MDR strains.
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Hussain Shah SR, Almugadam BS, Hussain A, Ahmad T, Ahmed S, Sadiqui S. Epidemiology and risk factors of Helicobacter pylori infection in Timergara city of Pakistan: A cross-sectional study. CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY AND GLOBAL HEALTH 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cegh.2021.100909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Kwiatkowska MM, Ahmed S, Ardern-Jones MR, Bhatti LA, Bleiker TO, Gavin A, Hussain S, Huws DW, Irvine L, Langan SM, Millington GWM, Mitchell H, Murphy R, Paley L, Proby CM, Thomson C, Thomas R, Turner C, Vernon S, Venables ZC. A summary of the updated report on the incidence and epidemiological trends of keratinocyte cancers in the United Kingdom 2013-2018. Br J Dermatol 2021; 186:367-369. [PMID: 34564854 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.20764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Revised: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Skin cancer is the commonest cancer in the UK. Skin cancer referrals via the two-week wait (urgent suspected cancer) pathway outnumber any other suspected malignancy.1, 2 The commonest skin cancers are keratinocyte cancers (KCs) which represents Basal Cell Carcinomas (BCC) and Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinomas (cSCC). Accurate KC incidence reporting is crucial for healthcare planning.
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Ablikim M, Achasov MN, Adlarson P, Ahmed S, Albrecht M, Aliberti R, Amoroso A, An MR, An Q, Bai XH, Bai Y, Bakina O, Ferroli RB, Balossino I, Ban Y, Begzsuren K, Berger N, Bertani M, Bettoni D, Bianchi F, Bloms J, Bortone A, Boyko I, Briere RA, Cai H, Cai X, Calcaterra A, Cao GF, Cao N, Cetin SA, Chang JF, Chang WL, Chelkov G, Chen DY, Chen G, Chen HS, Chen ML, Chen SJ, Chen XR, Chen YB, Chen ZJ, Cheng WS, Cibinetto G, Cossio F, Cui XF, Dai HL, Dai XC, Dbeyssi A, de Boer RE, Dedovich D, Deng ZY, Denig A, Denysenko I, Destefanis M, De Mori F, Ding Y, Dong C, Dong J, Dong LY, Dong MY, Dong X, Du SX, Fan YL, Fang J, Fang SS, Fang Y, Farinelli R, Fava L, Feldbauer F, Felici G, Feng CQ, Feng JH, Fritsch M, Fu CD, Gao Y, Gao Y, Gao Y, Gao YG, Garzia I, Ge PT, Geng C, Gersabeck EM, Gilman A, Goetzen K, Gong L, Gong WX, Gradl W, Greco M, Gu LM, Gu MH, Gu S, Gu YT, Guan CY, Guo AQ, Guo LB, Guo RP, Guo YP, Guskov A, Han TT, Han WY, Hao XQ, Harris FA, Hüsken N, He KL, Heinsius FH, Heinz CH, Held T, Heng YK, Herold C, Himmelreich M, Holtmann T, Hou YR, Hou ZL, Hu HM, Hu JF, Hu T, Hu Y, Huang GS, Huang LQ, Huang XT, Huang YP, Huang Z, Hussain T, Andersson WI, Imoehl W, Irshad M, Jaeger S, Janchiv S, Ji Q, Ji QP, Ji XB, Ji XL, Ji YY, Jiang HB, Jiang XS, Jiao JB, Jiao Z, Jin S, Jin Y, Johansson T, Kalantar-Nayestanaki N, Kang XS, Kappert R, Kavatsyuk M, Ke BC, Keshk IK, Khoukaz A, Kiese P, Kiuchi R, Kliemt R, Koch L, Kolcu OB, Kopf B, Kuemmel M, Kuessner M, Kupsc A, Kurth MG, Kühn W, Lane JJ, Lange JS, Larin P, Lavania A, Lavezzi L, Lei ZH, Leithoff H, Lellmann M, Lenz T, Li C, Li CH, Li C, Li DM, Li F, Li G, Li H, Li H, Li HB, Li HJ, Li JL, Li JQ, Li JS, Li K, Li LK, Li L, Li PR, Li SY, Li WD, Li WG, Li XH, Li XL, Li X, Li ZY, Liang H, Liang H, Liang H, Liang YF, Liang YT, Liao GR, Liao LZ, Libby J, Lin CX, Liu BJ, Liu CX, Liu D, Liu FH, Liu F, Liu F, Liu HB, Liu HM, Liu H, Liu H, Liu JB, Liu JL, Liu JY, Liu K, Liu KY, Liu K, Liu L, Liu MH, Liu PL, Liu Q, Liu Q, Liu SB, Liu S, Liu T, Liu WM, Liu X, Liu Y, Liu YB, Liu ZA, Liu ZQ, Lou XC, Lu FX, Lu FX, Lu HJ, Lu JD, Lu JG, Lu XL, Lu Y, Lu YP, Luo CL, Luo MX, Luo PW, Luo T, Luo XL, Lusso S, Lyu XR, Ma FC, Ma HL, Ma LL, Ma MM, Ma QM, Ma RQ, Ma RT, Ma XX, Ma XY, Maas FE, Maggiora M, Maldaner S, Malde S, Malik QA, Mangoni A, Mao YJ, Mao ZP, Marcello S, Meng ZX, Messchendorp JG, Mezzadri G, Min TJ, Mitchell RE, Mo XH, Mo YJ, Muchnoi NY, Muramatsu H, Nakhoul S, Nefedov Y, Nerling F, Nikolaev IB, Ning Z, Nisar S, Olsen SL, Ouyang Q, Pacetti S, Pan X, Pan Y, Pathak A, Patteri P, Pelizaeus M, Peng HP, Peters K, Pettersson J, Ping JL, Ping RG, Poling R, Prasad V, Qi H, Qi HR, Qi KH, Qi M, Qi TY, Qi TY, Qian S, Qian WB, Qian Z, Qiao CF, Qin LQ, Qin XP, Qin XS, Qin ZH, Qiu JF, Qu SQ, Rashid KH, Ravindran K, Redmer CF, Rivetti A, Rodin V, Rolo M, Rong G, Rosner C, Rump M, Sang HS, Sarantsev A, Schelhaas Y, Schnier C, Schoenning K, Scodeggio M, Shan DC, Shan W, Shan XY, Shangguan JF, Shao M, Shen CP, Shen PX, Shen XY, Shi HC, Shi RS, Shi X, Shi XD, Song JJ, Song WM, Song YX, Sosio S, Spataro S, Su KX, Su PP, Sui FF, Sun GX, Sun HK, Sun JF, Sun L, Sun SS, Sun T, Sun WY, Sun WY, Sun X, Sun YJ, Sun YK, Sun YZ, Sun ZT, Tan YH, Tan YX, Tang CJ, Tang GY, Tang J, Teng JX, Thoren V, Tian WH, Tian YT, Uman I, Wang B, Wang CW, Wang DY, Wang HJ, Wang HP, Wang K, Wang LL, Wang M, Wang MZ, Wang M, Wang W, Wang WH, Wang WP, Wang X, Wang XF, Wang XL, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang YD, Wang YF, Wang YQ, Wang YY, Wang Z, Wang ZY, Wang Z, Wang Z, Wei DH, Weidenkaff P, Weidner F, Wen SP, White DJ, Wiedner U, Wilkinson G, Wolke M, Wollenberg L, Wu JF, Wu LH, Wu LJ, Wu X, Wu Z, Xia L, Xiao H, Xiao SY, Xiao ZJ, Xie XH, Xie YG, Xie YH, Xing TY, Xu GF, Xu QJ, Xu W, Xu XP, Xu YC, Yan F, Yan L, Yan WB, Yan WC, Yan X, Yang HJ, Yang HX, Yang L, Yang SL, Yang YX, Yang Y, Yang Z, Ye M, Ye MH, Yin JH, You ZY, Yu BX, Yu CX, Yu G, Yu JS, Yu T, Yuan CZ, Yuan L, Yuan XQ, Yuan Y, Yuan ZY, Yue CX, Yuncu A, Zafar AA, Zeng Y, Zhang BX, Zhang G, Zhang H, Zhang HH, Zhang HH, Zhang HY, Zhang JJ, Zhang JL, Zhang JQ, Zhang JW, Zhang JY, Zhang JZ, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang LM, Zhang LQ, Zhang L, Zhang S, Zhang SF, Zhang S, Zhang XD, Zhang XY, Zhang Y, Zhang YH, Zhang YT, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang ZH, Zhang ZY, Zhao G, Zhao J, Zhao JY, Zhao JZ, Zhao L, Zhao L, Zhao MG, Zhao Q, Zhao SJ, Zhao YB, Zhao YX, Zhao ZG, Zhemchugov A, Zheng B, Zheng JP, Zheng Y, Zheng YH, Zhong B, Zhong C, Zhou LP, Zhou Q, Zhou X, Zhou XK, Zhou XR, Zhou XY, Zhu AN, Zhu J, Zhu K, Zhu KJ, Zhu SH, Zhu TJ, Zhu WJ, Zhu WJ, Zhu YC, Zhu ZA, Zou BS, Zou JH. Observation of D^{0}→K_{1}(1270)^{-}e^{+}ν_{e}. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2021; 127:131801. [PMID: 34623854 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.127.131801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Using 2.93 fb^{-1} of e^{+}e^{-} collision data taken with the BESIII detector at a center-of-mass energy of 3.773 GeV, the observation of the D^{0}→K_{1}(1270)^{-}e^{+}ν_{e} semileptonic decay is presented. The statistical significance of the decay D^{0}→K_{1}(1270)^{-}e^{+}ν_{e} is greater than 10σ. The branching fraction of D^{0}→K_{1}(1270)^{-}e^{+}ν_{e} is measured to be (1.09±0.13_{-0.16}^{+0.09}±0.12)×10^{-3}. Here, the first uncertainty is statistical, the second is systematic, and the third originates from the assumed branching fraction of K_{1}(1270)^{-}→K^{-}π^{+}π^{-}. The fraction of longitudinal polarization in D^{0}→K_{1}(1270)^{-}e^{+}ν_{e} is determined for the first time to be 0.50±0.19_{stat}±0.08_{syst}.
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Ahmed S, Khan ZA, Velurajah R, Morje M. A response to "Changes in undergraduate medical education due to COVID-19: a systematic review" - A medical student perspective. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2021; 25:5328. [PMID: 34533815 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202109_26638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Ablikim M, Achasov MN, Adlarson P, Ahmed S, Albrecht M, Aliberti R, Amoroso A, An MR, An Q, Bai XH, Bai Y, Bakina O, Baldini Ferroli R, Balossino I, Ban Y, Begzsuren K, Berger N, Bertani M, Bettoni D, Bianchi F, Bloms J, Bortone A, Boyko I, Briere RA, Cai H, Cai X, Calcaterra A, Cao GF, Cao N, Cetin SA, Chang JF, Chang WL, Chelkov G, Chen DY, Chen G, Chen HS, Chen ML, Chen SJ, Chen XR, Chen YB, Chen ZJ, Cheng WS, Cibinetto G, Cossio F, Cui XF, Dai HL, Dai JP, Dai XC, Dbeyssi A, de Boer RE, Dedovich D, Deng ZY, Denig A, Denysenko I, Destefanis M, De Mori F, Ding Y, Dong C, Dong J, Dong LY, Dong MY, Dong X, Du SX, Fan YL, Fang J, Fang SS, Fang Y, Farinelli R, Fava L, Feldbauer F, Felici G, Feng CQ, Feng JH, Fritsch M, Fu CD, Gao Y, Gao Y, Gao Y, Gao YG, Garzia I, Ge PT, Geng C, Gersabeck EM, Gilman A, Goetzen K, Gong L, Gong WX, Gradl W, Greco M, Gu LM, Gu MH, Gu YT, Guan CY, Guo AQ, Guo LB, Guo RP, Guo YP, Guskov A, Han TT, Han WY, Hao XQ, Harris FA, He KL, Heinsius FH, Heinz CH, Heng YK, Herold C, Himmelreich M, Holtmann T, Hou GY, Hou YR, Hou ZL, Hu HM, Hu JF, Hu T, Hu Y, Huang GS, Huang LQ, Huang XT, Huang YP, Huang Z, Hussain T, Hüsken N, Ikegami Andersson W, Imoehl W, Irshad M, Jaeger S, Janchiv S, Ji Q, Ji QP, Ji XB, Ji XL, Ji YY, Jiang HB, Jiang XS, Jiao JB, Jiao Z, Jin S, Jin Y, Jing MQ, Johansson T, Kalantar-Nayestanaki N, Kang XS, Kappert R, Kavatsyuk M, Ke BC, Keshk IK, Khoukaz A, Kiese P, Kiuchi R, Kliemt R, Koch L, Kolcu OB, Kopf B, Kuemmel M, Kuessner M, Kupsc A, Kurth MG, Kühn W, Lane JJ, Lange JS, Larin P, Lavania A, Lavezzi L, Lei ZH, Leithoff H, Lellmann M, Lenz T, Li C, Li CH, Li C, Li DM, Li F, Li G, Li H, Li H, Li HB, Li HJ, Li JL, Li JQ, Li JS, Li K, Li LK, Li L, Li PR, Li SY, Li WD, Li WG, Li XH, Li XL, Li X, Li ZY, Liang H, Liang H, Liang H, Liang YF, Liang YT, Liao GR, Liao LZ, Libby J, Limphirat A, Lin CX, Lin T, Liu BJ, Liu CX, Liu D, Liu FH, Liu F, Liu F, Liu HB, Liu HM, Liu H, Liu H, Liu JB, Liu JL, Liu JY, Liu K, Liu KY, Liu K, Liu L, Liu MH, Liu PL, Liu Q, Liu Q, Liu SB, Liu S, Liu T, Liu T, Liu WM, Liu X, Liu Y, Liu YB, Liu ZA, Liu ZQ, Lou XC, Lu FX, Lu HJ, Lu JD, Lu JG, Lu XL, Lu Y, Lu YP, Luo CL, Luo MX, Luo PW, Luo T, Luo XL, Lyu XR, Ma FC, Ma HL, Ma LL, Ma MM, Ma QM, Ma RQ, Ma RT, Ma XX, Ma XY, Maas FE, Maggiora M, Maldaner S, Malde S, Malik QA, Mangoni A, Mao YJ, Mao ZP, Marcello S, Meng ZX, Messchendorp JG, Mezzadri G, Min TJ, Mitchell RE, Mo XH, Muchnoi NY, Muramatsu H, Nakhoul S, Nefedov Y, Nerling F, Nikolaev IB, Ning Z, Nisar S, Olsen SL, Ouyang Q, Pacetti S, Pan X, Pan Y, Pathak A, Pathak A, Patteri P, Pelizaeus M, Peng HP, Peters K, Pettersson J, Ping JL, Ping RG, Pogodin S, Poling R, Prasad V, Qi H, Qi HR, Qi KH, Qi M, Qi TY, Qian S, Qian WB, Qian Z, Qiao CF, Qin LQ, Qin XP, Qin XS, Qin ZH, Qiu JF, Qu SQ, Rashid KH, Ravindran K, Redmer CF, Rivetti A, Rodin V, Rolo M, Rong G, Rosner C, Rump M, Sang HS, Sarantsev A, Schelhaas Y, Schnier C, Schoenning K, Scodeggio M, Shan DC, Shan W, Shan XY, Shangguan JF, Shao M, Shen CP, Shen HF, Shen PX, Shen XY, Shi HC, Shi RS, Shi X, Shi XD, Song JJ, Song WM, Song YX, Sosio S, Spataro S, Su KX, Su PP, Sui FF, Sun GX, Sun HK, Sun JF, Sun L, Sun SS, Sun T, Sun WY, Sun WY, Sun X, Sun YJ, Sun YZ, Sun ZT, Tan YH, Tan YX, Tang CJ, Tang GY, Tang J, Teng JX, Thoren V, Tian WH, Tian YT, Uman I, Wang B, Wang CW, Wang DY, Wang HJ, Wang HP, Wang K, Wang LL, Wang M, Wang MZ, Wang M, Wang S, Wang W, Wang WH, Wang WP, Wang X, Wang XF, Wang XL, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang YD, Wang YF, Wang YQ, Wang YY, Wang Z, Wang ZY, Wang Z, Wang Z, Wei DH, Weidner F, Wen SP, White DJ, Wiedner U, Wilkinson G, Wolke M, Wollenberg L, Wu JF, Wu LH, Wu LJ, Wu X, Wu Z, Xia L, Xiao H, Xiao SY, Xiao ZJ, Xie XH, Xie YG, Xie YH, Xing TY, Xu CJ, Xu GF, Xu QJ, Xu W, Xu XP, Xu YC, Yan F, Yan L, Yan WB, Yan WC, Yan X, Yang HJ, Yang HX, Yang L, Yang SL, Yang YX, Yang Y, Yang Z, Ye M, Ye MH, Yin JH, You ZY, Yu BX, Yu CX, Yu G, Yu JS, Yu T, Yuan CZ, Yuan L, Yuan XQ, Yuan Y, Yuan ZY, Yue CX, Zafar AA, Zeng XZ, Zeng Y, Zhang AQ, Zhang BX, Zhang G, Zhang H, Zhang HH, Zhang HH, Zhang HY, Zhang JL, Zhang JQ, Zhang JW, Zhang JY, Zhang JZ, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang LM, Zhang LQ, Zhang L, Zhang S, Zhang SF, Zhang S, Zhang XD, Zhang XY, Zhang Y, Zhang YT, Zhang YH, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang ZY, Zhao G, Zhao J, Zhao JY, Zhao JZ, Zhao L, Zhao L, Zhao MG, Zhao Q, Zhao SJ, Zhao YB, Zhao YX, Zhao ZG, Zhemchugov A, Zheng B, Zheng JP, Zheng YH, Zhong B, Zhong C, Zhou LP, Zhou Q, Zhou X, Zhou XK, Zhou XR, Zhou XY, Zhu AN, Zhu J, Zhu K, Zhu KJ, Zhu SH, Zhu TJ, Zhu WJ, Zhu WJ, Zhu YC, Zhu ZA, Zou BS, Zou JH. First Measurement of the Absolute Branching Fraction of Λ→pμ^{-}ν[over ¯]_{μ}. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2021; 127:121802. [PMID: 34597097 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.127.121802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The absolute branching fraction of Λ→pμ^{-}ν[over ¯]_{μ} is reported for the first time based on an e^{+}e^{-} annihilation sample of 10×10^{9} J/ψ events collected with the BESIII detector at sqrt[s]=3.097 GeV. The branching fraction is determined to be B(Λ→pμ^{-}ν[over ¯]_{μ})=[1.48±0.21(stat)±0.08(syst)]×10^{-4}, which is improved by about 30% in precision over the previous indirect measurements. Combining this result with the world average of B(Λ→pe^{-}ν[over ¯]_{e}), we obtain the ratio {[Γ(Λ→pμ^{-}ν[over ¯]_{μ})]/[Γ(Λ→pe^{-}ν[over ¯]_{e})]} to be 0.178±0.028, which agrees with the standard model prediction assuming lepton flavor universality. The asymmetry of the branching fractions of Λ→pμ^{-}ν[over ¯]_{μ} and Λ[over ¯]→p[over ¯]μ^{+}ν_{μ} is also determined, and no evidence for CP violation is found.
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Mahmud M, Belal M, Ahmed S, Hoque M, Zzaman W. Microwave-assisted extraction and characterization of pectin from citrus fruit
wastes for commercial application. FOOD RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.26656/fr.2017.5(5).592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Pectin is an essential hydrocolloid widely used as a gelling, thickening, and stabilizing
agent in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industry. In the present study, an effort
has been made to extract pectin from Pomelo (Citrus maxima), Kinnow mandarin (Citrus
reticulata) and Citron (Citrus medica) peels with microwave-assisted extraction (MAE)
technique using organic citric acid. Pectin extracted with MAE was characterized in terms
of yield, ash content, pH, solubility, equivalent weight, methoxyl content, anhydrouronic
acid content, and degree of esterification. The extraction conditions had significant effects
on physicochemical properties. The results showed that the highest amount of pectin
(24.19±0.26%) was obtained from Citrus maxima. Based on DE value all pectins were
categorized as low methoxy pectin (LMF). Extracted pectins were highly pure based on
AUA content. Structural characterization of extracted pectin from three fruit peels by
Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy revealed that pectin has functional
groups within the 1740–800 cm-1
spectral region. However, pectin extracted in this study
can be used in the manufacturing of low sugar foods such as diet jams and jellies.
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Chalchal HI, Zhu T, Woitas C, Ahmed S, Souied O, Iqbal M, Ahmed O, Sami A, Dueck D, Magdi A. P14.76 Bevacizumab (BEV) alone or in combination with chemotherapy in recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM): A real world experience. Neuro Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noab180.181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND
Patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) have a median survival of about 14 months. In recurrent GBM no active intervention has shown improvement in survival. Clinical trials has shown that bevacizumab (BEV) alone or in combination with chemotherapy is associated with better progression free survival (PFS). The current study aims to assess efficacy of BEV in real-world setting.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
Population-based retrospective cohort study patients with recurrent GBM diagnosed in the province of Saskatchewan during 2008–2018 and received BEV alone or in combination with chemotherapy were evaluated. Survival was compared with historic control.
RESULTS
43 eligible patients with GBM treated with BEV with or without chemotherapy. 25 patients were treated with Bev alone and 18 patients treated with chemotherapy+ BEV. Median age of the patients were noted to be 53 years. 28 male, and 15 female. 80% of patients treated with single agent BEV had a performance status of either 2 or 3 compared to 33% of patient treated with BEV+ chemotherapy.
Median PFS was 4.6 months with 95% CI 2.9–6.9. Median Overall survival (OS) from the time of diagnosis was 17.5 month. Median OS from the time of start of BEV was 5.4 months with 95% CI 3.4–6.8. Partial response (PR) was noted in 3 patients (7%) with stable disease (SD) in 6 patients (14%). 33 (77%) had progressive disease (PD). We were unable to confirm response status in one patient (2%). No statistically significant difference in response rate for patients treated with BEV and BEV+ Chemotherapy. From the start of Bev to the best response, 11 patients (30.56%) noted decrease in the dose of steroids, 14 patients (38.89%) dose remained unchanged. 7 patients (19.44%) required increase in the dose of steroids. 4 patients (11.11%) were not on steroids. For 7 patients we did not have the information on use of steroids. PFS was better for patients treated with chemotherapy + BEV with median PFS of 6.9 months, 95% CI 3.2- 22.3 verses BEV alone with median PFS 3.53 months 95% CI 1.4–5.3, P-value 0.0449. The Cox regression model for PFS to test comparing Bev with chemotherapy vs. Bev alone with the co-variables of sex, age, and ECOG performance status (PS). The model showed that patient with higher ECOG PS were noted to have inferior PFS with a Hazard ratio of 1.92 95% CI 1.09–3.37. P value of 0.2. Patient treated with BEV+ chemo had better PFS with a HR of 6.44 95% CI 1.86–22.28. P value of 0.003.
CONCLUSION
Retrospective real world study confirms that, patients with recurrent GBM, treatment with BEV is associated with similar PFS as reported in literature. Our study showed similar overall survival from the diagnosis compared to historic control. However the Median OS from Start of BEV was noted to be inferior to what is reported in EORTC EH1.3. Better ECOG performance status is associated with better PFS. Higher number of patients with ECOG 2 and 3 received BEV alone.
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Hornberg J, Sutcliffe R, Lawrence B, Haselhoff T, Ahmed S, Gruehn D, Moebus S. Health Effects of Urban Sounds beyond Noise: Systematic Review. DAS GESUNDHEITSWESEN 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1732227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Ablikim M, Achasov MN, Adlarson P, Ahmed S, Albrecht M, Amoroso A, An Q, Bai Y, Bakina O, Baldini Ferroli R, Balossino I, Ban Y, Begzsuren K, Bennett JV, Berger N, Bertani M, Bettoni D, Bianchi F, Biernat J, Bloms J, Bortone A, Boyko I, Briere RA, Cai H, Cai X, Calcaterra A, Cao GF, Cao N, Cetin SA, Chang JF, Chang WL, Chelkov G, Chen DY, Chen G, Chen HS, Chen ML, Chen SJ, Chen XR, Chen YB, Cheng W, Cibinetto G, Cossio F, Cui XF, Dai HL, Dai JP, Dai XC, Dbeyssi A, de Boer RB, Dedovich D, Deng ZY, Denig A, Denysenko I, Destefanis M, De Mori F, Ding Y, Dong C, Dong J, Dong LY, Dong MY, Du SX, Fang J, Fang SS, Fang Y, Farinelli R, Fava L, Feldbauer F, Felici G, Feng CQ, Fritsch M, Fu CD, Fu Y, Gao XL, Gao Y, Gao Y, Gao YG, Garzia I, Gersabeck EM, Gilman A, Goetzen K, Gong L, Gong WX, Gradl W, Greco M, Gu LM, Gu MH, Gu S, Gu YT, Guan CY, Guo AQ, Guo LB, Guo RP, Guo YP, Guo YP, Guskov A, Han S, Han TT, Han TZ, Hao XQ, Harris FA, He KL, Heinsius FH, Held T, Heng YK, Himmelreich M, Holtmann T, Hou YR, Hou ZL, Hu HM, Hu JF, Hu T, Hu Y, Huang GS, Huang LQ, Huang XT, Huang Z, Huesken N, Hussain T, Ikegami Andersson W, Imoehl W, Irshad M, Jaeger S, Janchiv S, Ji Q, Ji QP, Ji XB, Ji XL, Jiang HB, Jiang XS, Jiang XY, Jiao JB, Jiao Z, Jin S, Jin Y, Johansson T, Kalantar-Nayestanaki N, Kang XS, Kappert R, Kavatsyuk M, Ke BC, Keshk IK, Khoukaz A, Kiese P, Kiuchi R, Kliemt R, Koch L, Kolcu OB, Kopf B, Kuemmel M, Kuessner M, Kupsc A, Kurth MG, Kühn W, Lane JJ, Lange JS, Larin P, Lavezzi L, Leithoff H, Lellmann M, Lenz T, Li C, Li CH, Li C, Li DM, Li F, Li G, Li HB, Li HJ, Li JL, Li JQ, Li K, Li LK, Li L, Li PL, Li PR, Li SY, Li WD, Li WG, Li XH, Li XL, Li ZB, Li ZY, Liang H, Liang H, Liang YF, Liang YT, Liao LZ, Libby J, Lin CX, Liu B, Liu BJ, Liu CX, Liu D, Liu DY, Liu FH, Liu F, Liu F, Liu HB, Liu HM, Liu H, Liu H, Liu JB, Liu JY, Liu K, Liu KY, Liu K, Liu L, Liu LY, Liu Q, Liu SB, Liu T, Liu X, Liu YB, Liu ZA, Liu ZQ, Long YF, Lou XC, Lu HJ, Lu JD, Lu JG, Lu XL, Lu Y, Lu YP, Luo CL, Luo MX, Luo PW, Luo T, Luo XL, Lusso S, Lyu XR, Ma FC, Ma HL, Ma LL, Ma MM, Ma QM, Ma RQ, Ma RT, Ma XN, Ma XX, Ma XY, Ma YM, Maas FE, Maggiora M, Maldaner S, Malde S, Malik QA, Mangoni A, Mao YJ, Mao ZP, Marcello S, Meng ZX, Messchendorp JG, Mezzadri G, Min TJ, Mitchell RE, Mo XH, Mo YJ, Muchnoi NY, Muramatsu H, Nakhoul S, Nefedov Y, Nerling F, Nikolaev IB, Ning Z, Nisar S, Olsen SL, Ouyang Q, Pacetti S, Pan Y, Papenbrock M, Pathak A, Patteri P, Pelizaeus M, Peng HP, Peters K, Pettersson J, Ping JL, Ping RG, Pitka A, Poling R, Prasad V, Qi H, Qi HR, Qi M, Qi TY, Qian S, Qian WB, Qiao CF, Qin LQ, Qin XP, Qin XS, Qin ZH, Qiu JF, Qu SQ, Rashid KH, Ravindran K, Redmer CF, Rivetti A, Rodin V, Rolo M, Rong G, Rosner C, Rump M, Sarantsev A, Savrié M, Schelhaas Y, Schnier C, Schoenning K, Shan W, Shan XY, Shao M, Shen CP, Shen PX, Shen XY, Shi HC, Shi RS, Shi X, Shi XD, Song JJ, Song QQ, Song YX, Sosio S, Spataro S, Sui FF, Sun GX, Sun JF, Sun L, Sun SS, Sun T, Sun WY, Sun YJ, Sun YK, Sun YZ, Sun ZT, Tan YX, Tang CJ, Tang GY, Tang J, Thoren V, Tsednee B, Uman I, Wang B, Wang BL, Wang CW, Wang DY, Wang HP, Wang K, Wang LL, Wang M, Wang MZ, Wang M, Wang WP, Wang X, Wang XF, Wang XL, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang YD, Wang YF, Wang YQ, Wang Z, Wang ZY, Wang Z, Wang Z, Weber T, Wei DH, Weidenkaff P, Weidner F, Wen HW, Wen SP, White DJ, Wiedner U, Wilkinson G, Wolke M, Wollenberg L, Wu JF, Wu LH, Wu LJ, Wu X, Wu Z, Xia L, Xiao H, Xiao SY, Xiao YJ, Xiao ZJ, Xie XH, Xie YG, Xie YH, Xing TY, Xiong XA, Xu GF, Xu JJ, Xu QJ, Xu W, Xu XP, Yan L, Yan L, Yan WB, Yan WC, Yang HJ, Yang HX, Yang L, Yang RX, Yang SL, Yang YH, Yang YX, Yang Y, Yang Z, Ye M, Ye MH, Yin JH, You ZY, Yu BX, Yu CX, Yu G, Yu JS, Yu T, Yuan CZ, Yuan W, Yuan XQ, Yuan Y, Yue CX, Yuncu A, Zafar AA, Zeng Y, Zhang BX, Zhang G, Zhang HH, Zhang HY, Zhang JL, Zhang JQ, Zhang JW, Zhang JY, Zhang JZ, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang L, Zhang L, Zhang S, Zhang SF, Zhang TJ, Zhang XY, Zhang Y, Zhang YH, Zhang YT, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang ZH, Zhang ZY, Zhao G, Zhao J, Zhao JY, Zhao JZ, Zhao L, Zhao L, Zhao MG, Zhao Q, Zhao SJ, Zhao YB, Zhao Zhao YX, Zhao ZG, Zhemchugov A, Zheng B, Zheng JP, Zheng Y, Zheng YH, Zhong B, Zhong C, Zhou LP, Zhou Q, Zhou X, Zhou XK, Zhou XR, Zhu AN, Zhu J, Zhu K, Zhu KJ, Zhu SH, Zhu WJ, Zhu XL, Zhu YC, Zhu ZA, Zou BS, Zou JH. Direct Measurement of the Branching Fractions B(ψ(3686)→J/ψX) and B(ψ(3770)→J/ψX), and Observation of the State R(3760) in e^{+}e^{-}→J/ψX. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2021; 127:082002. [PMID: 34477419 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.127.082002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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We report a measurement of the observed cross sections of e^{+}e^{-}→J/ψX based on 3.21 fb^{-1} of data accumulated at energies from 3.645 to 3.891 GeV with the BESIII detector operated at the BEPCII collider. In analysis of the cross sections, we measured the decay branching fractions of B(ψ(3686)→J/ψX)=(64.4±0.6±1.6)% and B(ψ(3770)→J/ψX)=(0.5±0.2±0.1)% for the first time. The energy-dependent line shape of these cross sections cannot be well described by two Breit-Wigner (BW) amplitudes of the expected decays ψ(3686)→J/ψX and ψ(3770)→J/ψX. Instead, it can be better described with one more BW amplitude of the decay R(3760)→J/ψX. Under this assumption, we extracted the R(3760) mass M_{R(3760)}=3766.2±3.8±0.4 MeV/c^{2} , total width Γ_{R(3760)}^{tot}=22.2±5.9±1.4 MeV, and product of leptonic width and decay branching fraction Γ_{R(3760)}^{ee}B[R(3760)→J/ψX]=(79.4±85.5±11.7) eV. The significance of the R(3760) is 5.3σ. The first uncertainties of these measured quantities are from fits to the cross sections and second systematic.
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Ablikim M, Achasov M, Adlarson P, Ahmed S, Albrecht M, Aliberti R, Amoroso A, An M, An Q, Bai X, Bai Y, Bakina O, Baldini Ferroli R, Balossino I, Ban Y, Begzsuren K, Berger N, Bertani M, Bettoni D, Bianchi F, Bloms J, Bortone A, Boyko I, Briere R, Cai H, Cai X, Calcaterra A, Cao G, Cao N, Cetin S, Chang J, Chang W, Chelkov G, Chen D, Chen G, Chen H, Chen M, Chen S, Chen X, Chen Y, Chen Z, Cheng W, Cibinetto G, Cossio F, Cui X, Dai H, Dai X, Dbeyssi A, de Boer R, Dedovich D, Deng Z, Denig A, Denysenko I, Destefanis M, De Mori F, Ding Y, Dong C, Dong J, Dong L, Dong M, Dong X, Du S, Fan Y, Fang J, Fang S, Fang Y, Farinelli R, Fava L, Feldbauer F, Felici G, Feng C, Feng J, Fritsch M, Fu C, Gao Y, Gao Y, Gao Y, Gao Y, Garzia I, Ge P, Geng C, Gersabeck E, Gilman A, Goetzen K, Gong L, Gong W, Gradl W, Greco M, Gu L, Gu M, Gu S, Gu Y, Guan C, Guo A, Guo L, Guo R, Guo Y, Guskov A, Han T, Han W, Hao X, Harris F, He K, Heinsius F, Heinz C, Held T, Heng Y, Herold C, Himmelreich M, Holtmann T, Hou G, Hou Y, Hou Z, Hu H, Hu J, Hu T, Hu Y, Huang G, Huang L, Huang X, Huang Y, Huang Z, Hussain T, Hüsken N, Ikegami Andersson W, Imoehl W, Irshad M, Jaeger S, Janchiv S, Ji Q, Ji Q, Ji X, Ji X, Ji Y, Jiang H, Jiang X, Jiao J, Jiao Z, Jin S, Jin Y, Jing M, Johansson T, Kalantar-Nayestanaki N, Kang X, Kappert R, Kavatsyuk M, Ke B, Keshk I, Khoukaz A, Kiese P, Kiuchi R, Kliemt R, Koch L, Kolcu O, Kopf B, Kuemmel M, Kuessner M, Kupsc A, Kurth M, Kühn W, Lane J, Lange J, Larin P, Lavania A, Lavezzi L, Lei Z, Leithoff H, Lellmann M, Lenz T, Li C, Li C, Li C, Li D, Li F, Li G, Li H, Li H, Li H, Li H, Li J, Li J, Li J, Li K, Li L, Li L, Li P, Li S, Li W, Li W, Li X, Li X, Li X, Li Z, Liang H, Liang H, Liang H, Liang Y, Liang Y, Liao G, Liao L, Libby J, Lin C, Liu B, Liu C, Liu D, Liu F, Liu F, Liu F, Liu H, Liu H, Liu H, Liu H, Liu J, Liu J, Liu J, Liu K, Liu K, Liu L, Liu M, Liu P, Liu Q, Liu Q, Liu S, Liu S, Liu T, Liu W, Liu X, Liu Y, Liu Y, Liu Z, Liu Z, Lou X, Lu F, Lu H, Lu J, Lu J, Lu X, Lu Y, Lu Y, Luo C, Luo M, Luo P, Luo T, Luo X, Lyu X, Ma F, Ma H, Ma L, Ma M, Ma Q, Ma R, Ma R, Ma X, Ma X, Maas F, Maggiora M, Maldaner S, Malde S, Malik Q, Mangoni A, Mao Y, Mao Z, Marcello S, Meng Z, Messchendorp J, Mezzadri G, Min T, Mitchell R, Mo X, Mo Y, Muchnoi N, Muramatsu H, Nakhoul S, Nefedov Y, Nerling F, Nikolaev I, Ning Z, Nisar S, Olsen S, Ouyang Q, Pacetti S, Pan X, Pan Y, Pathak A, Pathak A, Patteri P, Pelizaeus M, Peng H, Peters K, Pettersson J, Ping J, Ping R, Poling R, Prasad V, Qi H, Qi H, Qi K, Qi M, Qi T, Qian S, Qian W, Qian Z, Qiao C, Qin L, Qin X, Qin X, Qin Z, Qiu J, Qu S, Rashid K, Ravindran K, Redmer C, Rivetti A, Rodin V, Rolo M, Rong G, Rosner C, Rump M, Sang H, Sarantsev A, Schelhaas Y, Schnier C, Schoenning K, Scodeggio M, Shan D, Shan W, Shan X, Shangguan J, Shao M, Shen C, Shen H, Shen P, Shen X, Shi H, Shi R, Shi X, Shi X, Song J, Song W, Song Y, Sosio S, Spataro S, Su K, Su P, Sui F, Sun G, Sun H, Sun J, Sun L, Sun S, Sun T, Sun W, Sun W, Sun X, Sun Y, Sun Y, Sun Y, Sun Z, Tan Y, Tan Y, Tang C, Tang G, Tang J, Teng J, Thoren V, Tian W, Tian Y, Uman I, Wang B, Wang C, Wang D, Wang H, Wang H, Wang K, Wang L, Wang M, Wang M, Wang M, Wang W, Wang W, Wang W, Wang X, Wang X, Wang X, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang Z, Wang Z, Wang Z, Wang Z, Wei D, Weidner F, Wen S, White D, Wiedner U, Wilkinson G, Wolke M, Wollenberg L, Wu J, Wu L, Wu L, Wu X, Wu Z, Xia L, Xiao H, Xiao S, Xiao Z, Xie X, Xie Y, Xie Y, Xing T, Xu G, Xu Q, Xu W, Xu X, Xu Y, Yan F, Yan L, Yan W, Yan W, Yan X, Yang H, Yang H, Yang L, Yang S, Yang Y, Yang Y, Yang Z, Ye M, Ye M, Yin J, You Z, Yu B, Yu C, Yu G, Yu J, Yu T, Yuan C, Yuan L, Yuan X, Yuan Y, Yuan Z, Yue C, Zafar A, Zeng XZ, Zeng Y, Zhang A, Zhang B, Zhang G, Zhang H, Zhang H, Zhang H, Zhang H, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang L, Zhang L, Zhang L, Zhang S, Zhang S, Zhang S, Zhang X, Zhang X, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Z, Zhang Z, Zhao G, Zhao J, Zhao J, Zhao J, Zhao L, Zhao L, Zhao M, Zhao Q, Zhao S, Zhao Y, Zhao Y, Zhao Z, Zhemchugov A, Zheng B, Zheng J, Zheng Y, Zheng Y, Zhong B, Zhong C, Zhou L, Zhou Q, Zhou X, Zhou X, Zhou X, Zhou X, Zhu A, Zhu J, Zhu K, Zhu K, Zhu S, Zhu T, Zhu W, Zhu W, Zhu Y, Zhu Z, Zou B, Zou J. Measurement of the branching fraction of leptonic decay
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Shahzad A, Ullah F, Irshad H, Ahmed S, Shakeela Q, Mian AH. Molecular detection of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157 in sheep, goats, cows and buffaloes. Mol Biol Rep 2021; 48:6113-6121. [PMID: 34374895 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-06631-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) are important foodborne pathogens that causing serious public health consequences worldwide. The present study aimed to estimate the prevalence ratio and to identify the zoonotic potential of E. coli O157 isolates in slaughtered adult sheep, goats, cows and buffaloes. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 400 Recto-anal samples were collected from two targeted sites Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Among them, 200 samples were collected from the slaughterhouse of Rawalpindi included sheep (n = 75) and goats (n = 125). While, 200 samples were collected from the slaughterhouse of Islamabad included cows (n = 120) and buffalos (n = 80). All samples were initially processed in buffered peptone water and then amplified by conventional PCR. Samples positive for E. coli O157 were then streaked onto SMAC media plates. From each positive sample, six different Sorbitol fermented pink-colored colonies were isolated and analyzed again via conventional PCR to confirm the presence of rfbE O157 gene. Isolates positive for rfbE O157 gene were then further analyzed by multiplex PCR for the presence of STEC other virulent genes (sxt1, stx2, eae and ehlyA) simultaneously. RESULTS Of 400 RAJ samples only 2 (0.5%) showed positive results for E. coli O157 gene, included sheep 1/75 (1.33%) and buffalo 1/80 (1.25%). However, goats (n = 125) and cows (n = 120) found negative for E. coli O157. Only 2 isolates from each positive sample of sheep (1/6) and buffalo (1/6) harbored rfbE O157 genes, while five isolates could not. The rfbE O157 isolate (01) of sheep sample did not carry any of STEC genes, while the rfbE O157 isolate (01) of buffalo sample carried sxt1, stx2, eae and ehlyA genes simultaneously. CONCLUSION It was concluded that healthy adult sheep and buffalo are possibly essential carriers of STEC O157. However, rfbE O157 isolate of buffalo RAJ sample carried 4 STEC virulent genes, hence considered an important source of STEC infection to humans and environment which should need to devise proper control systems.
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Khan W, Nisa NN, Pervez S, Ahmed S, Ahmed MS, Alfarraj S, Ali A, Tahreem S. Occurrence of Hymenolepis diminuta: a potential helminth of zoonotic importance in murid rodents. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 82:e242089. [PMID: 34378679 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.242089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The study reveals the prevalence of a potential rodent-borne zoonotic helminth species, Hymenolepis diminuta in commensal rodents caught from irrigated and rain-fed areas of Swat, Pakistan. Three hundred and fifty rodents (269 rats and 81 mice) trapped during vegetative, flowering/fruiting and mature/harvesting stages of crops were studied from 2011-2013. Hymenolepisdiminuta eggs were identified on the basis of their shape, size, colour and markings on the surface of the egg shell and three pairs of embryonic hook-lets. Overall prevalence of H. diminuta was 3.14% (n=11/350). The highest prevalence 3.49% (n=5/143) of H. diminuta was noted at harvesting stages of the crops whereas the lowest 2.59% (n=2/77) during vegetative stage. Infection was higher in males 3.25% (n=7/215) than females 2.96% (n=4/135). Adult rodents were highly infected while no sub-adult was found infected. Infection was higher in mice 3.70% (3/81) than rats 2.69% (8/269) while no significance (p=1.0000:0.1250 to 32.00 CI). Rats and mice appears to show the most suitable reservoirs by hosting H. diminuta a zoonotic helminth. The presence of these rodents in all possible habitats can act as a main channel of transferring parasites through various habitats and can pose a hazard to humans in the area.
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Stieb S, Mohamed A, Ahmed S, Wahid K, He R, Garden A, Frank S, Rosenthal D, Gunn G, Hutcheson K, Lai S, Fuller C. PD-0772 DW-MRI changes in swallowing structures during RT as a biomarker for dysphagia in HNC patients. Radiother Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(21)07051-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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DeWees T, Abraha F, Corbin K, Brown P, Hallemeier C, Davis B, Petersen I, Martenson J, Ahmed S, Olivier K, Vern-Gross T, Rule W, Wong W, Vora S, Patel S, Ashman J, Schild S, Trifiletti D, Vargas C, Ma D. PO-1498 Clinical Sensitivity of PROMIS-10 Physical and Mental Quality of Life Domains to Radiation Therapy. Radiother Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(21)07949-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Ablikim M, Achasov M, Adlarson P, Ahmed S, Albrecht M, Amoroso A, An Q, Anita, Bai Y, Bakina O, Baldini Ferroli R, Balossino I, Ban Y, Begzsuren K, Bennett J, Berger N, Bertani M, Bettoni D, Bianchi F, Biernat J, Bloms J, Bortone A, Boyko I, Briere R, Cai H, Cai X, Calcaterra A, Cao G, Cao N, Cetin S, Chang J, Chang W, Chelkov G, Chen D, Chen G, Chen H, Chen M, Chen S, Chen X, Chen Y, Cheng W, Cibinetto G, Cossio F, Cui X, Dai H, Dai J, Dai X, Dbeyssi A, de Boer R, Dedovich D, Deng Z, Denig A, Denysenko I, Destefanis M, De Mori F, Ding Y, Dong C, Dong J, Dong L, Dong M, Du S, Fang J, Fang S, Fang Y, Farinelli R, Fava L, Feldbauer F, Felici G, Feng C, Fritsch M, Fu C, Fu Y, Gao X, Gao Y, Gao Y, Gao Y, Garzia I, Gersabeck E, Gilman A, Goetzen K, Gong L, Gong W, Gradl W, Greco M, Gu L, Gu M, Gu S, Gu Y, Guan C, Guo A, Guo L, Guo R, Guo Y, Guo Y, Guskov A, Han S, Han T, Han T, Hao X, Harris F, He K, Heinsius F, Held T, Heng Y, Himmelreich M, Holtmann T, Hou Y, Hou Z, Hu H, Hu J, Hu T, Hu Y, Huang G, Huang L, Huang X, Huang Z, Huesken N, Hussain T, Ikegami Andersson W, Imoehl W, Irshad M, Jaeger S, Janchiv S, Ji Q, Ji Q, Ji X, Ji X, Jiang H, Jiang X, Jiang X, Jiao J, Jiao Z, Jin S, Jin Y, Johansson T, Kalantar-Nayestanaki N, Kang X, Kappert R, Kavatsyuk M, Ke B, Keshk I, Khoukaz A, Kiese P, Kiuchi R, Kliemt R, Koch L, Kolcu O, Kopf B, Kuemmel M, Kuessner M, Kupsc A, Kurth M, Kühn W, Lane J, Lange J, Larin P, Lavezzi L, Leithoff H, Lellmann M, Lenz T, Li C, Li C, Li C, Li D, Li F, Li G, Li H, Li H, Li J, Li J, Li K, Li L, Li L, Li P, Li P, Li S, Li W, Li W, Li X, Li X, Li Z, Li Z, Liang H, Liang H, Liang Y, Liang Y, Liao L, Libby J, Lin C, Liu B, Liu B, Liu C, Liu D, Liu D, Liu F, Liu F, Liu F, Liu H, Liu H, Liu H, Liu H, Liu J, Liu J, Liu K, Liu K, Liu K, Liu L, Liu Q, Liu S, Liu S, Liu T, Liu X, Liu Y, Liu Z, Liu Z, Long Y, Lou X, Lu F, Lu H, Lu J, Lu J, Lu X, Lu Y, Lu Y, Luo C, Luo M, Luo P, Luo T, Luo X, Lusso S, Lyu X, Ma F, Ma H, Ma L, Ma M, Ma Q, Ma R, Ma R, Ma X, Ma X, Ma X, Ma Y, Maas F, Maggiora M, Maldaner S, Malde S, Malik Q, Mangoni A, Mao Y, Mao Z, Marcello S, Meng Z, Messchendorp J, Mezzadri G, Min T, Mitchell R, Mo X, Mo Y, Muchnoi N, Muramatsu H, Nakhoul S, Nefedov Y, Nerling F, Nikolaev I, Ning Z, Nisar S, Olsen S, Ouyang Q, Pacetti S, Pan X, Pan Y, Pathak A, Patteri P, Pelizaeus M, Peng H, Peters K, Pettersson J, Ping J, Ping R, Pitka A, Poling R, Prasad V, Qi H, Qi H, Qi M, Qi T, Qian S, Qian WB, Qian Z, Qiao C, Qin L, Qin X, Qin X, Qin Z, Qiu J, Qu S, Rashid K, Ravindran K, Redmer C, Rivetti A, Rodin V, Rolo M, Rong G, Rosner C, Rump M, Sarantsev A, Schelhaas Y, Schnier C, Schoenning K, Shan D, Shan W, Shan X, Shao M, Shen C, Shen P, Shen X, Shi H, Shi R, Shi X, Shi X, Song J, Song Q, Song W, Song Y, Sosio S, Spataro S, Sui F, Sun G, Sun J, Sun L, Sun S, Sun T, Sun W, Sun X, Sun Y, Sun Y, Sun Y, Sun Z, Tan Y, Tan Y, Tang C, Tang G, Tang J, Thoren V, Tsednee B, Uman I, Wang B, Wang B, Wang C, Wang D, Wang H, Wang K, Wang L, Wang M, Wang M, Wang M, Wang W, Wang W, Wang X, Wang X, Wang X, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang Z, Wang Z, Wang Z, Wang Z, Wei D, Weidenkaff P, Weidner F, Wen S, White D, Wiedner U, Wilkinson G, Wolke M, Wollenberg L, Wu J, Wu L, Wu L, Wu X, Wu Z, Xia L, Xiao H, Xiao S, Xiao Y, Xiao Z, Xie X, Xie Y, Xie Y, Xing T, Xiong X, Xu G, Xu J, Xu Q, Xu W, Xu X, Yan L, Yan L, Yan W, Yan W, Yan X, Yang H, Yang H, Yang L, Yang R, Yang S, Yang Y, Yang Y, Yang Y, Yang Z, Ye M, Ye M, Yin J, You Z, Yu B, Yu C, Yu G, Yu J, Yu T, Yuan C, Yuan W, Yuan X, Yuan Y, Yuan Z, Yue C, Yuncu A, Zafar A, Zeng Y, Zhang B, Zhang G, Zhang H, Zhang H, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang L, Zhang L, Zhang S, Zhang S, Zhang T, Zhang X, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Z, Zhang Z, Zhao G, Zhao J, Zhao J, Zhao J, Zhao L, Zhao L, Zhao M, Zhao Q, Zhao S, Zhao Y, Zhao Y, Zhao Z, Zhemchugov A, Zheng B, Zheng J, Zheng Y, Zheng Y, Zhong B, Zhong C, Zhou L, Zhou Q, Zhou X, Zhou X, Zhou X, Zhu A, Zhu J, Zhu K, Zhu K, Zhu S, Zhu W, Zhu X, Zhu Y, Zhu Z, Zou B, Zou J. Amplitude analysis and branching fraction measurement of
Ds+→K+K−π+. Int J Clin Exp Med 2021. [DOI: 10.1103/physrevd.104.012016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Hossain M, Zaman S, Famous M, Ahmed S, Khatun M, Talha M. Prevalence of Various Clinical Diseases and Disorders in Goats at Kasba Upazilla, Bangladesh. AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE DIGEST - A RESEARCH JOURNAL 2021. [DOI: 10.18805/ag.d-361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Background: Goats are considered poor man’s cow because goat farming remains a profitable venture for decades but diseases and disorders are the sheer hindrances of goat rearing. Clinical studies on prevalence of diseases and disorders in goats are available, but no study has been observed based on etiology, sex and seasons in Kasba Upazilla, Bangladesh. This study was conducted to detect the incidence of clinical diseases and disorders in the study area.
Methods: During the study period of January to December 2018 a total number of 786 goats were diagnosed at Upazila Veterinary Hospital by general, physical and clinical examination. Data were assembled through a structured sheet and analyzed by using SPSS software version 12.
Result: The clinical cases were primarily categorized into six major groups (1) Viral (2) Bacterial (3) Parasitic (4) Surgical (5) Gynaeco-obstetrical (6) Systemic and other disorders. Systemic and other disorders constituted the highest percentage 26.59% in comparison to viral 19.84%, bacterial 25.19%, parasitic 17.81%, surgical cases 6.74% and gynaeco-obstetrical diseases 3.81%. Among each category of clinical cases, the highest diseases and disorders recorded were PPR 13.10%, pneumonia 15.39%, fascioliasis 5.85%, urolithiasis 3.05%, retained placenta 1.39%, diarrhea 9.54% respectively. Sex-wise disease frequency was 41.41% and 58.21% in male and female respectively, whereas season-wise most sizeable percentage was recorded in rainy season 44.69% than in winter 31.65% and summer 22.98%.
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Ablikim M, Achasov M, Adlarson P, Ahmed S, Albrecht M, Aliberti R, Amoroso A, An M, An Q, Bai X, Bai Y, Bakina O, Ferroli RB, Balossino I, Ban Y, Begzsuren K, Berger N, Bertani M, Bettoni D, Bianchi F, Bloms J, Bortone A, Boyko I, Briere R, Cai H, Cai X, Calcaterra A, Cao G, Cao N, Cetin S, Chang J, Chang W, Chelkov G, Chen D, Chen G, Chen H, Chen M, Chen S, Chen X, Chen Y, Chen Z, Cheng W, Cibinetto G, Cossio F, Cui X, Dai H, Dai X, Dbeyssi A, de Boer R, Dedovich D, Deng Z, Denig A, Denysenko I, Destefanis M, De Mori F, Ding Y, Dong C, Dong J, Dong L, Dong M, Dong X, Du S, Fan Y, Fang J, Fang S, Fang Y, Farinelli R, Fava L, Feldbauer F, Felici G, Feng C, Feng J, Fritsch M, Fu C, Gao Y, Gao Y, Gao Y, Gao Y, Garzia I, Ge P, Geng C, Gersabeck E, Gilman A, Goetzen K, Gong L, Gong W, Gradl W, Greco M, Gu L, Gu M, Gu S, Gu Y, Guan C, Guo A, Guo L, Guo R, Guo Y, Guskov A, Han T, Han W, Hao X, Harris F, Hüsken N, He K, Heinsius F, Heinz C, Held T, Heng Y, Herold C, Himmelreich M, Holtmann T, Hou G, Hou Y, Hou Z, Hu H, Hu J, Hu T, Hu Y, Huang G, Huang L, Huang X, Huang Y, Huang Z, Hussain T, Andersson WI, Imoehl W, Irshad M, Jaeger S, Janchiv S, Ji Q, Ji Q, Ji X, Ji X, Ji Y, Jiang H, Jiang X, Jiao J, Jiao Z, Jin S, Jin Y, Jing M, Johansson T, Kalantar-Nayestanaki N, Kang X, Kappert R, Kavatsyuk M, Ke B, Keshk I, Khoukaz A, Kiese P, Kiuchi R, Kliemt R, Koch L, Kolcu O, Kopf B, Kuemmel M, Kuessner M, Kupsc A, Kurth M, Kühn W, Lane J, Lange J, Larin P, Lavania A, Lavezzi L, Lei Z, Leithoff H, Lellmann M, Lenz T, Li C, Li C, Li C, Li D, Li F, Li G, Li H, Li H, Li H, Li H, Li J, Li J, Li J, Li K, Li L, Li L, Li P, Li S, Li W, Li W, Li X, Li X, Li X, Li Z, Liang H, Liang H, Liang H, Liang Y, Liang Y, Liao G, Liao L, Libby J, Lin C, Liu B, Liu C, Liu D, Liu F, Liu F, Liu F, Liu H, Liu H, Liu H, Liu H, Liu J, Liu J, Liu J, Liu K, Liu K, Liu L, Liu M, Liu P, Liu Q, Liu Q, Liu S, Liu S, Liu T, Liu W, Liu X, Liu Y, Liu Y, Liu Z, Liu Z, Lou X, Lu F, Lu H, Lu J, Lu J, Lu X, Lu Y, Lu Y, Luo C, Luo M, Luo P, Luo T, Luo X, Lyu X, Ma F, Ma H, Ma L, Ma M, Ma Q, Ma R, Ma R, Ma X, Ma X, Maas F, Maggiora M, Maldaner S, Malde S, Malik Q, Mangoni A, Mao Y, Mao Z, Marcello S, Meng Z, Messchendorp J, Mezzadri G, Min T, Mitchell R, Mo X, Mo Y, Muchnoi N, Muramatsu H, Nakhoul S, Nefedov Y, Nerling F, Nikolaev I, Ning Z, Nisar S, Olsen S, Ouyang Q, Pacetti S, Pan X, Pan Y, Pathak A, Patteri P, Pelizaeus M, Peng H, Peters K, Pettersson J, Ping J, Ping R, Poling R, Prasad V, Qi H, Qi H, Qi K, Qi M, Qi T, Qian S, Qian W, Qian Z, Qiao C, Qin L, Qin X, Qin X, Qin Z, Qiu J, Qu S, Rashid K, Ravindran K, Redmer C, Rivetti A, Rodin V, Rolo M, Rong G, Rosner C, Rump M, Sang H, Sarantsev A, Schelhaas Y, Schnier C, Schoenning K, Scodeggio M, Shan D, Shan W, Shan X, Shangguan J, Shao M, Shen C, Shen H, Shen P, Shen X, Shi H, Shi R, Shi X, Shi X, Song J, Song W, Song Y, Sosio S, Spataro S, Su K, Su P, Sui F, Sun G, Sun H, Sun J, Sun L, Sun S, Sun T, Sun W, Sun W, Sun X, Sun Y, Sun Y, Sun Y, Sun Z, Tan Y, Tan Y, Tang C, Tang G, Tang J, Teng J, Thoren V, Tian W, Tian Y, Uman I, Wang B, Wang C, Wang D, Wang H, Wang H, Wang K, Wang L, Wang M, Wang M, Wang M, Wang W, Wang W, Wang W, Wang X, Wang X, Wang X, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang Z, Wang Z, Wang Z, Wang Z, Wei D, Weidner F, Wen S, White D, Wiedner U, Wilkinson G, Wolke M, Wollenberg L, Wu J, Wu L, Wu L, Wu X, Wu Z, Xia L, Xiao H, Xiao S, Xiao Z, Xie X, Xie Y, Xie Y, Xing T, Xu G, Xu Q, Xu W, Xu X, Xu Y, Yan F, Yan L, Yan W, Yan W, Yan X, Yang H, Yang H, Yang L, Yang S, Yang Y, Yang Y, Yang Z, Ye M, Ye M, Yin J, You Z, Yu B, Yu C, Yu G, Yu J, Yu T, Yuan C, Yuan L, Yuan X, Yuan Y, Yuan Z, Yue C, Yuncu A, Zafar A, Zeng X, Zeng Y, Zhang A, Zhang B, Zhang G, Zhang H, Zhang H, Zhang H, Zhang H, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang L, Zhang L, Zhang L, Zhang S, Zhang S, Zhang S, Zhang X, Zhang X, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Z, Zhang Z, Zhao G, Zhao J, Zhao J, Zhao J, Zhao L, Zhao L, Zhao M, Zhao Q, Zhao S, Zhao Y, Zhao Y, Zhao Z, Zhemchugov A, Zheng B, Zheng J, Zheng Y, Zheng Y, Zhong B, Zhong C, Zhou L, Zhou Q, Zhou X, Zhou X, Zhou X, Zhou X, Zhu A, Zhu J, Zhu K, Zhu K, Zhu S, Zhu T, Zhu W, Zhu W, Zhu Y, Zhu Z, Zou B, Zou J. Study of the decay
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Ablikim M, Achasov M, Adlarson P, Ahmed S, Albrecht M, Aliberti R, Amoroso A, An M, An Q, Bai X, Bai Y, Bakina O, Baldini Ferroli R, Balossino I, Ban Y, Begzsuren K, Berger N, Bertani M, Bettoni D, Bianchi F, Bloms J, Bortone A, Boyko I, Briere R, Cai H, Cai X, Calcaterra A, Cao G, Cao N, Cetin S, Chang J, Chang W, Chelkov G, Chen D, Chen G, Chen H, Chen M, Chen S, Chen X, Chen Y, Chen Z, Cheng W, Cibinetto G, Cossio F, Cui X, Dai H, Dai X, Dbeyssi A, de Boer R, Dedovich D, Deng Z, Denig A, Denysenko I, Destefanis M, De Mori F, Ding Y, Dong C, Dong J, Dong L, Dong M, Dong X, Du S, Fan Y, Fang J, Fang S, Fang Y, Farinelli R, Fava L, Feldbauer F, Felici G, Feng C, Feng J, Fritsch M, Fu C, Gao Y, Gao Y, Gao Y, Gao Y, Garzia I, Ge P, Geng C, Gersabeck E, Gilman A, Goetzen K, Gong L, Gong W, Gradl W, Greco M, Gu L, Gu M, Gu Y, Guan C, Guo A, Guo L, Guo R, Guo Y, Guskov A, Han T, Han W, Hao X, Harris F, He K, Heinsius F, Heinz C, Held T, Heng Y, Herold C, Himmelreich M, Holtmann T, Hou G, Hou Y, Hou Z, Hu H, Hu J, Hu T, Hu Y, Huang G, Huang L, Huang X, Huang Y, Huang Z, Hussain T, Hüsken N, Ikegami Andersson W, Imoehl W, Irshad M, Jaeger S, Janchiv S, Ji Q, Ji Q, Ji X, Ji X, Ji Y, Jiang H, Jiang X, Jiao J, Jiao Z, Jin S, Jin Y, Jing M, Johansson T, Kalantar-Nayestanaki N, Kang X, Kappert R, Kavatsyuk M, Ke B, Keshk I, Khoukaz A, Kiese P, Kiuchi R, Kliemt R, Koch L, Kolcu O, Kopf B, Kuemmel M, Kuessner M, Kupsc A, Kurth M, Kühn W, Lane J, Lange J, Larin P, Lavania A, Lavezzi L, Lei Z, Leithoff H, Lellmann M, Lenz T, Li C, Li C, Li C, Li D, Li F, Li G, Li H, Li H, Li H, Li H, Li J, Li J, Li J, Li K, Li L, Li L, Li P, Li S, Li W, Li W, Li X, Li X, Li X, Li Z, Liang H, Liang H, Liang H, Liang Y, Liang Y, Liao G, Liao L, Libby J, Lin C, Liu B, Liu C, Liu D, Liu F, Liu F, Liu F, Liu H, Liu H, Liu H, Liu H, Liu J, Liu J, Liu J, Liu K, Liu K, Liu L, Liu M, Liu P, Liu Q, Liu Q, Liu S, Liu S, Liu T, Liu W, Liu X, Liu Y, Liu Y, Liu Z, Liu Z, Lou X, Lu F, Lu H, Lu J, Lu J, Lu X, Lu Y, Lu Y, Luo C, Luo M, Luo P, Luo T, Luo X, Lyu X, Ma F, Ma H, Ma L, Ma M, Ma Q, Ma R, Ma R, Ma X, Ma X, Maas F, Maggiora M, Maldaner S, Malde S, Malik Q, Mangoni A, Mao Y, Mao Z, Marcello S, Meng Z, Messchendorp J, Mezzadri G, Min T, Mitchell R, Mo X, Mo Y, Muchnoi N, Muramatsu H, Nakhoul S, Nefedov Y, Nerling F, Nikolaev I, Ning Z, Nisar S, Ouyang Q, Pacetti S, Pan X, Pan Y, Pathak A, Pathak A, Patteri P, Pelizaeus M, Peng H, Peters K, Pettersson J, Ping J, Ping R, Pogodin S, Poling R, Prasad V, Qi H, Qi H, Qi K, Qi M, Qi T, Qian S, Qian W, Qian Z, Qiao C, Qin L, Qin X, Qin X, Qin Z, Qiu J, Qu S, Rashid K, Ravindran K, Redmer C, Rivetti A, Rodin V, Rolo M, Rong G, Rosner C, Rump M, Sang H, Sarantsev A, Schelhaas Y, Schnier C, Schoenning K, Scodeggio M, Shan D, Shan W, Shan X, Shangguan J, Shao M, Shen C, Shen H, Shen P, Shen X, Shi H, Shi R, Shi X, Shi X, Song J, Song W, Song Y, Sosio S, Spataro S, Su K, Su P, Sui F, Sun G, Sun H, Sun J, Sun L, Sun S, Sun T, Sun W, Sun W, Sun X, Sun Y, Sun Y, Sun Y, Sun Z, Tan Y, Tan Y, Tang C, Tang G, Tang J, Teng J, Thoren V, Tian W, Tian Y, Uman I, Wang B, Wang C, Wang D, Wang H, Wang H, Wang K, Wang L, Wang M, Wang M, Wang M, Wang W, Wang W, Wang W, Wang X, Wang X, Wang X, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang Z, Wang Z, Wang Z, Wang Z, Wei D, Weidner F, Wen S, White D, Wiedner U, Wilkinson G, Wolke M, Wollenberg L, Wu J, Wu L, Wu L, Wu X, Wu Z, Xia L, Xiao H, Xiao S, Xiao Z, Xie X, Xie Y, Xie Y, Xing T, Xu G, Xu Q, Xu W, Xu X, Xu Y, Yan F, Yan L, Yan W, Yan W, Yan X, Yang H, Yang H, Yang L, Yang S, Yang Y, Yang Y, Yang Z, Ye M, Ye M, Yin J, You Z, Yu B, Yu C, Yu G, Yu J, Yu T, Yuan C, Yuan L, Yuan X, Yuan Y, Yuan Z, Yue C, Zafar A, Zeng XZ, Zeng Y, Zhang A, Zhang B, Zhang G, Zhang H, Zhang H, Zhang H, Zhang H, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang L, Zhang L, Zhang L, Zhang S, Zhang S, Zhang S, Zhang X, Zhang X, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Z, Zhang Z, Zhao G, Zhao J, Zhao J, Zhao J, Zhao L, Zhao L, Zhao M, Zhao Q, Zhao S, Zhao Y, Zhao Y, Zhao Z, Zhemchugov A, Zheng B, Zheng J, Zheng Y, Zheng Y, Zhong B, Zhong C, Zhou L, Zhou Q, Zhou X, Zhou X, Zhou X, Zhou X, Zhu A, Zhu J, Zhu K, Zhu K, Zhu S, Zhu T, Zhu W, Zhu W, Zhu Y, Zhu Z, Zou B, Zou J. Measurement of the absolute branching fraction of inclusive semielectronic
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Ara H, Paul SK, Kobayashi N, Nasreen SA, Ahmed S, Haque N, Ahmed F, Khanam J, Nila SS, Titir SR, Rahman S, Islam MF, Roy S, Ifa IA, Abedin S, Chowdhury CS, Paul A, Nesa M. Prevalence of ESBL Encoding Genes in Acinetobacter baumannii Strains Isolated from Various Samples of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Mymensingh. Mymensingh Med J 2021; 30:625-632. [PMID: 34226447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The aim of this study was to find the prevalence of ESBL genes among A. baumannii isolates. In this cross sectional study, 49 Acinetobacter spp. were isolated from various clinical samples from March 2019 to February 2020 conducted in the department of Microbiology, Mymensingh Medical College, Mymensingh, Bangladesh. Clinical samples including endotracheal aspirates, wound swab/pus, urine and blood. A total of 380 samples were analyzed. Growth was obtained in 34.21% of the samples yielding 130 organisms. Out of 130 organisms, 49(37.69%) were Acinetobacter spp. Among 49 Acinetobacter spp, 39(79.59%) were Acinetobacter baumannii which was identified by PCR targeting OXA-51 like gene. Amplification of the ESBL encoding genes, namely CTX-M, TEM, SHV done by molecular technique PCR. The most antibacterial resistance was against ceftriaxone (79.48%) and lower resistance only showed in colistin (12.82%). All the isolates were sensitive to tigecycline. The distribution of ESBLs genes such as TEM 20(51.28%), CTX-M 16(41.02%) and SHV 0(0%). The high resistance to most of the antibiotics among the studied strains and also a high prevalence of TEM gene in A. baumannii strains found in our study gives alarming sign towards the treatment complexity of these strains.
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Barman TK, Roy S, Nasreen SA, Ahmed S, Khanam J, Nila SS, Debnath P, Khaled FI, Paul SK. Clinical Features of Covid-19 Infection: a Study of SARS-CoV-2 Positive Patients from Mymensingh Region, in Bangladesh. Mymensingh Med J 2021; 30:666-670. [PMID: 34226453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has spread to almost every country on the globe and it is considered by World Health Organization as a pandemic. SARS-CoV-2 causes the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Many of country are reporting the symptomatic characteristics of their cases to give better observations into the various clinical presentations of SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, the symptomatic literature is limited in Bangladesh. The aim of the study is to analyze the symptomatic characteristics of patients having the SARS-CoV-2 positive by real time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT -PCR) test. Here, the data of 146 patients who were positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus and were residents of different districts of Mymensingh region were analyzed. Patients' demographics, symptoms, history of co-morbidities condition like DM, HTN, Hypothyroid etc, travel and contact were collected from MMC Daily Reported data from April 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020. Among the total 3184 patients' nasopharyngeal samples, we have got 146 (4.58%) positive for SARS-CoV-2. Of the 146 positive patients most of the patients were male 95(65%), the majority 80(54.8%) were the 21 to 40year age group. Most of the patients 61(41.78%) were residents of Mymensingh include Mymensingh Sadar, Valuka, Trishal and Ishhorganj. Among the patients 94(64.4%) were symptomatic and 52(35.6%) were asymptomatic. The symptomatic patients presented mostly were with fever 45(30.82%), cough 33(22.6%) and breathlessness 9(6.16%). The majority of patients 54(36.9%) had a history of contact with SARS-CoV-2 patients and 16(11%) had a travel history within 14 days of their rRT-PCR test positive. The only 3(2%) patients had history of comorbidities condition like DM, HTN, Hypothyroid etc. The number of SARS-CoV-2 cases is rapidly increasing in our country. The education of the population about the most common symptoms of the virus infection is needed mostly; therefore, individuals may able to recognize these symptoms. So, that people might get themselves tested.
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Mostafa MG, Ahmed S, Islam MR, Rahman MA, Khan L, Alam MM, Ahmed MB. Efficacy of Clotrimazole 1% Solution Compared to Econazole Nitrate 1% + Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% Cream in Patient with Otomycosis. Mymensingh Med J 2021; 30:638-643. [PMID: 34226449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Fungal infection of the ear canal is called Otomycosis. It is more common in hot and humid condition. There are many modalities of treatment or therapeutic agent for treatment of otomycosis. Econazole Nitrate 1% + Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% cream is a topical antifungal agent described to be effective in the treatment of otomycosis. This study was performed to compare the efficacy of topical application clotrimazole 1% solution and Econazole Nitrate 1% + Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% cream in the treatment of otomycosis. A controlled, randomized and open clinical trial was carried out in ENT department of Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, Mymensingh, Bangladesh from January 2020 to July 2020. Patients diagnosed with fungal otitis externa who were treated with topical antifungals were included in this study. They were randomized into two treatment groups: i) Clotrimazole 1% solution, 2) Econazole Nitrate 1% + Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% cream. Patients were microscopically evaluated at two weeks of treatment to determine resolution of disease. Recurrence and complications were recorded. Demographic and clinical variables were collected and analyzed, follow up and final outcomes (absence of infection) were compared between two groups. One hundred & two (102) patients were included, 51 in the clotrimazole 1% solution group and 51 in the Econazole Nitrate 1% + Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% cream group. Predominant symptoms are pain, pruritus, aural fullness and hearing loss. Aspergillus organism was isolated most frequently (63.73%). Treatment with clotrimazole 1% solution groups resulted in 88.23% resolution vs. 80.39% resolution with Econazole Nitrate 1% + Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% cream at 2 weeks of treatment. Econazole Nitrate 1% + Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% cream group demonstrated higher treatment failure 11.76 and 19.60 respectively. Clotrimazole 1% solution is more effective than Econazole Nitrate 1% + Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% cream for uncomplicated otomycosis. More study is needed to corroborate our results.
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Ahmed S, Dutta D, Biswas T, Paul SP. Dermoid Cyst with Intracranial Extension Presenting With Headache. Mymensingh Med J 2021; 30:860-862. [PMID: 34226481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Dermoid cysts (DC) are benign cutaneous developmental anomalies comprising of hair follicles, sweat glands and sebaceous glands, and lined by stratified squamous epithelium. They are most commonly found on the face, lower back, and ovaries. We present a case of DC with intracranial extension in a 9 year old boy who presented with headache and a fluctuant scalp swelling. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a midline scalp mass with intracranial extension. The lesion was excised with superior sagittal sinus preservation; and confirmed as DC by histopathological examination. The boy made good recovery.
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Luqman L, Saeed K, Muhammad K, Ahmad MS, Akbar F, Rasool A, Israr M, Jabeen H, Mehmood SA, Ahmed S, Alam A, Ullah S, Saeed N, Usman K, Hussain I, El Halim HMA, Khan W, Shah M. Biodiversity of orb-web spiders (family: araneidae) of buner valley, Pakistan. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 82:e238339. [PMID: 34161423 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.238339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The present research was carried out to explore the spider fauna of Buner valley with taxonomic study from February 2018 to January 2019. For this purpose samples were collected, four times at each month from 4 tehsils: Daggar, Gagra, Mandan and Totalai. Two methods were used, hand picking and sweep net for collection of samples. During day and night, three habitats, arid area, agriculture land and building area were search for collection. A total of 534 samples of spider were collected from four sampling sites, in which 379 were belonging to family Araniedae. After confirmation, the identified species were belonging to 8 genera (Neoscona, Argiope, Cyclosa, Araneus, Cyrtophora, Larinia, Erivoxia and Poltys) and 19 species. 18 of them were identified to specie level while a single specie to its generic level. The genus Neoscona was the dominant genus 26.31% having 5 species while the genus Argiope 21.05% is the second dominant having 4 species followed by Cyclosa 15.78% having 3 species followed by Cyrtophora and Araneus 10.52% having two species both. The Poltys and Larinia 5.26% are the rarest genera represent single-single specie both. Statistical analysis show that specie richness (D) = 5.77, Simpson index (1-D) = 0.87, Shannon index (H) = 2.33. Diversity of spiders was evenly distributed and calculated Evenness value was H/InS = 0.5408. There is also few atypical species and Fisher alpha estimate high value (Fisher α) = 4.42. Chao-1 estimated we have reported 22 species.
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Rehman M, Ahmed S, Ahmed U, Tamanna K, Sabir MS, Niaz Z. An overview of self-medication: A major cause of antibiotic resistance and a threat to global public health. J PAK MED ASSOC 2021; 71:943-949. [PMID: 34057954 DOI: 10.47391/jpma.1331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Self-medication is the use of medicines by people on the basis of their own experience without consulting a doctor. People use medicines for pain management or to cure a disease and sometime this may be unnecessary. There are a lot of public and professional health concerns about misuse of medicines and globally physicians agree upon this rising issue that leads to antibiotic resistance. In developing countries, medicines without prescription are easily available which results in many adverse outcomes, especially bacterial resistance. Insufficient healthcare services and socioeconomic factors result in increased proportion of self-medication compared to drugs prescribed by physicians. The current narrative review was planned to focus on indicating prevalence rate of self-medication in different developed and under-developed countries, major risk factors and control of self-medication due to which antibiotic resistance rate can be minimised. The issue needs urgent attention of representative authorities for taking serious actions. Furthermore, arranging awareness seminars and implementing new policies/regulations to prevent the sale of any drug/antibiotic without prescription could play a vital role in bringing this alarming issue under control.
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Ahmed S, Nikiphorou E, Bayliss J. AB0925-PARE A NARRATIVE REVIEW ASSESSING THE ROLE OF DIETARY SALT AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL RISK FACTOR FOR THE ONSET AND SEVERITY OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS. Ann Rheum Dis 2021. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2021-eular.2972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Background:The role of dietary salt consumption in the etiopathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and autoimmune disease in general, has received renewed interest. This has been fueled by the increased prevalence of autoimmune disease worldwide correlating with western diets and heightened consumption of salt rich foods and also studies at the cellular level demonstrating induction of IL 17 producing T helper cells (Th17) by dietary salt.Objectives:To conduct a narrative review of observational studies and clinical trials on the role of dietary salt as an environmental risk factor for the onset and development of RA.Methods:A comprehensive search was done of the literature from 2010 to 2021, using the search terms dietary salt and RA; the native interfaces EBSCO and Ovid were used. Databases searched included Pubmed, Embase, EMCare, Medline and CINAHL using a Population, Exposure and Outcome framework; the MESH terms RA, risk factors, nutrition and salt were used. Data was extracted by an independent reviewer.Results:Out of the 72 studies initially identified, 50 were included in this review. Studies in murine models have demonstrated that high concentrations of sodium chloride promote the differentiation of T helper lymphocytes, via the serum- and glucocorticoid- inducible kinase 1 (SGK1) mediator towards the proinflammatory Th17 driven immune response. Six studies were carried out in human subjects. Study design ranged from cross sectional observational to nested case control studies. Sodium intake amongst participants characterized as having high intake, or being placed in the higher quartiles, ranged from 4.5-5grams per day. 5 out of 6 studies demonstrated that increased dietary salt consumption is associated with earlier onset RA. One study suggested an association between high salt intake and erosive disease at diagnosis and the development of anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA), although evidence was weak and from a single study only. Another study found that increased consumption of salt was only associated with risk of RA in smokers, highlighting the need to explore confounding variables further.Conclusion:This narrative review of the literature provides some evidence that supports a role of excess dietary salt consumption as a risk factor for the onset and severity of RA.Disclosure of Interests:None declared
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Steiner R, Banchs J, Koutroumpakis E, Becnel M, Gutierrez C, Strati P, Pinnix C, Feng L, Claussen C, Palaskas N, Karimzad K, Ahmed S, Neelapu S, Shpall E, Wang M, Vega F, Westin J, Nastoupil L, Deswal A. CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS AMONG ADULT PATIENTS WITH AGGRESSIVE B‐CELL LYMPHOMA TREATED WITH STANDARD OF CARE AXICABTAGENE CILOLEUCEL AND TISAGENLECLEUCEL. Hematol Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/hon.177_2880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Venables ZC, Ahmed S, O Bleiker T, Broggio J, Kwiatkowska M, Levell NJ, Millington GWM, Paley L, Payne E, M Proby C, Vernon S, McPhail S. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on skin cancer incidence and treatment in England, 2020. Br J Dermatol 2021; 185:460-462. [PMID: 33937975 PMCID: PMC8239907 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.20409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Revised: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Levillain A, Ahmed S, Kaimaki DM, Schuler S, Barros S, Labonte D, Iatridis J, Nowlan N. Prenatal muscle forces are necessary for vertebral segmentation and disc structure, but not for notochord involution in mice. Eur Cell Mater 2021; 41:558-575. [PMID: 34021906 PMCID: PMC8268087 DOI: 10.22203/ecm.v041a36] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Embryonic muscle forces are necessary for normal vertebral development and spinal curvature, but their involvement in intervertebral disc (IVD) development remains unclear. The aim of the current study was to determine how muscle contractions affect (1) notochord involution and vertebral segmentation, and (2) IVD development including the mechanical properties and morphology, as well as collagen fibre alignment in the annulus fibrosus. Muscular dysgenesis (mdg) mice were harvested at three prenatal stages: at Theiler Stage (TS)22 when notochord involution starts, at TS24 when involution is complete, and at TS27 when the IVD is formed. Vertebral and IVD development were characterised using histology, immunofluorescence, and indentation testing. The results revealed that notochord involution and vertebral segmentation occurred independently of muscle contractions between TS22 and TS24. However, in the absence of muscle contractions, we found vertebral fusion in the cervical region at TS27, along with (i) a displacement of the nucleus pulposus towards the dorsal side, (ii) a disruption of the structural arrangement of collagen in the annulus fibrosus, and (iii) an increase in viscous behaviour of the annulus fibrosus. These findings emphasise the important role of mechanical forces during IVD development, and demonstrate a critical role of muscle loading during development to enable proper annulus fibrosus formation. They further suggest a need for mechanical loading in the creation of fibre-reinforced tissue engineering replacement IVDs as a therapy for IVD degeneration.
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Shaikh AH, Ahmed S, Ahmed AR, Das G, Taqi M, Nisar S, Khan O. Assessment of radiographic morphology of mandibular condyles: a radiographic study. Folia Morphol (Warsz) 2021; 81:481-486. [PMID: 34018177 DOI: 10.5603/fm.a2021.0049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Revised: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Panoramic radiographs are the most common radiographic tool used by the dental clinicians to evaluate teeth, mandible and other related structures of the jaws. Mandibular condyle is an important anatomical landmark for facial growth, expressed in an upward and backward direction. The presentation of mandibular condyle differs widely among different group of ages and individuals. MATERIALS AND METHODS The retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted from Nov 2018 to March 2019 at Dow International Dental College (DIDC) Karachi that includes radiographic evaluation of 500 mandibular condyles. All retrievable OPGs were obtained and data were extracted regarding age, gender and condylar morphology. RESULTS The morphological appearances of mandibular condyle have great variation among different age groups and subjects. Normally we recognize five basic shapes i.e. Oval, Bird beak, crooked finger, diamond and mixed. Out of 250 pair of condylar heads that were evaluated, 50% were oval, 40% bird beak, 4.8% crooked finger and diamond 4.8%. CONCLUSIONS All four morphological types of mandibular condyles were observed and the oval shape condyles were most prevalent among both genders and all age groups. In future studies, the inclusion of other parameters and large sample size may provide unique information.
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Khan W, Das SN, Ullah H, Panhwar WA, Ahmed S, Ahmad MS, Kamal M, Ahmad A, Mohsin MU, Hussain A, Khaliq G, Hussain I. Distribution of commensal rodents in some shops of three districts in Malakand region, Pakistan. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 82:e238735. [PMID: 34037077 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.238735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Using wire mesh live traps distribution pattern of the Rattus rattus and Mus musculus in different shops of three districts of Malakand region, Pakistan were recorded from September 2014 to October 2015. Over all 103 rodents (Rattus rattus 86 and Mus musculus 17) were caught during in 0.04 trap success (2448 trap nights). Regression of daily captures on cumulative captures revealed an estimate of 103 rodents from all the sampled structures with an average of 3.55 rodents per shop. R. rattus; 83.4% of captures were numerically dominant in almost all types of shops sampled, and were significantly different than Mus musculus; 16.5% of captures. Both species were found together in some shops while they were mostly trapped from the separate shops. Male rodents outnumbered the females.
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Khan W, Panhwar WA, Mehmood SA, Ahmed S, Ahmed MS, Khan N, Khan MM, Akram W, Ullah S, Imran. Pinworm infection in school children of four districts of Malakand region, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 82:e238769. [PMID: 34037078 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.238769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Illnesses caused by human pinworm remains a pediatric health problem in developing nations including Pakistan. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of Enterobius vermicularis in school children of four districts in Malakand region, Pakistan. Four hundred faecal specimens were screened from May 2014 to July 2017 using normal saline and Lugol Iodine solution. Twenty three (5.75%) individuals were found infected with E. vermicularis. Five children (1.25%) were infected with only E. vermicularis and eighteen (4.5%) were mixed with other helminths. E. vermicularis 23 (5.75%), hookworm 11 (2.75%), Ascaris lumbricoides 5 (1.25%), Taenia saginata 2 (0.5%) and Trichuris trichuira 4 (1%) were detected. Age wise 5-8 years were more parasitized followed by 13-15 and 9-12 years of age (0.0296, P<0.05). Male children were highly (0.06700, P<0.05) infected than female. Children in Malakand district were found more infected followed by Dir Upper, similar infection rate was noted in children of districts Lower Dir and Swat (0.0192, P<0.05). Children in primary level were highly (0.0013, P<0.05) infected than those of middle and high levels. Enterobiosis is still the most common parasitic diseases in children. Studies on enterobiosis should be conducted time by time to recognize the hazardous of such parasitic infection in remote areas of the country.
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Ablikim M, Achasov M, Adlarson P, Ahmed S, Albrecht M, Aliberti R, Amoroso A, An M, An Q, Bai X, Bai Y, Bakina O, Ferroli RB, Balossino I, Ban Y, Begzsuren K, Berger N, Bertani M, Bettoni D, Bianchi F, Bloms J, Bortone A, Boyko I, Briere R, Cai H, Cai X, Calcaterra A, Cao G, Cao N, Cetin S, Chang J, Chang W, Chelkov G, Chen D, Chen G, Chen H, Chen M, Chen S, Chen X, Chen Y, Chen Z, Cheng W, Cibinetto G, Cossio F, Cui X, Dai H, Dai X, Dbeyssi A, de Boer R, Dedovich D, Deng Z, Denig A, Denysenko I, Destefanis M, De Mori F, Ding Y, Dong C, Dong J, Dong L, Dong M, Dong X, Du S, Fan Y, Fang J, Fang S, Fang Y, Farinelli R, Fava L, Feldbauer F, Felici G, Feng C, Feng J, Fritsch M, Fu C, Gao Y, Gao Y, Gao Y, Gao Y, Garzia I, Ge P, Geng C, Gersabeck E, Gilman A, Goetzen K, Gong L, Gong W, Gradl W, Greco M, Gu L, Gu M, Gu S, Gu Y, Guan C, Guo A, Guo L, Guo R, Guo Y, Guskov A, Han T, Han W, Hao X, Harris F, He K, Heinsius F, Heinz C, Held T, Heng Y, Herold C, Himmelreich M, Holtmann T, Hou G, Hou Y, Hou Z, Hu H, Hu J, Hu T, Hu Y, Huang G, Huang L, Huang X, Huang Y, Huang Z, Hussain T, Hüsken N, Andersson WI, Imoehl W, Irshad M, Jaeger S, Janchiv S, Ji Q, Ji Q, Ji X, Ji X, Ji Y, Jiang H, Jiang X, Jiao J, Jiao Z, Jin S, Jin Y, Jing M, Johansson T, Kalantar-Nayestanaki N, Kang X, Kappert R, Kavatsyuk M, Ke B, Keshk I, Khoukaz A, Kiese P, Kiuchi R, Kliemt R, Koch L, Kolcu O, Kopf B, Kuemmel M, Kuessner M, Kupsc A, Kurth M, Kühn W, Lane J, Lange J, Larin P, Lavania A, Lavezzi L, Lei Z, Leithoff H, Lellmann M, Lenz T, Li C, Li C, Li C, Li D, Li F, Li G, Li H, Li H, Li H, Li H, Li J, Li J, Li J, Li K, Li L, Li L, Li P, Li S, Li W, Li W, Li X, Li X, Li X, Li Z, Liang H, Liang H, Liang H, Liang Y, Liang Y, Liao G, Liao L, Libby J, Lin C, Liu B, Liu C, Liu D, Liu F, Liu F, Liu F, Liu H, Liu H, Liu H, Liu H, Liu J, Liu J, Liu J, Liu K, Liu K, Liu L, Liu M, Liu P, Liu Q, Liu Q, Liu S, Liu S, Liu T, Liu W, Liu X, Liu Y, Liu Y, Liu Z, Liu Z, Lou X, Lu F, Lu F, Lu H, Lu J, Lu J, Lu X, Lu Y, Lu Y, Luo C, Luo M, Luo P, Luo T, Luo X, Lusso S, Lyu X, Ma F, Ma H, Ma L, Ma M, Ma Q, Ma R, Ma R, Ma X, Ma X, Maas F, Maggiora M, Maldaner S, Malde S, Malik Q, Mangoni A, Mao Y, Mao Z, Marcello S, Meng Z, Messchendorp J, Mezzadri G, Min T, Mitchell R, Mo X, Mo Y, Muchnoi N, Muramatsu H, Nakhoul S, Nefedov Y, Nerling F, Nikolaev I, Ning Z, Nisar S, Olsen S, Ouyang Q, Pacetti S, Pan X, Pan Y, Pathak A, Patteri P, Pelizaeus M, Peng H, Peters K, Pettersson J, Ping J, Ping R, Poling R, Prasad V, Qi H, Qi H, Qi K, Qi M, Qi T, Qi T, Qian S, Qian W, Qian Z, Qiao C, Qin L, Qin X, Qin X, Qin Z, Qiu J, Qu S, Rashid K, Ravindran K, Redmer C, Rivetti A, Rodin V, Rolo M, Rong G, Rosner C, Rump M, Sang H, Sarantsev A, Schelhaas Y, Schnier C, Schoenning K, Scodeggio M, Shan D, Shan W, Shan X, Shangguan J, Shao M, Shen C, Shen H, Shen P, Shen X, Shi H, Shi R, Shi X, Shi X, Song J, Song W, Song Y, Sosio S, Spataro S, Su K, Su P, Sui F, Sun G, Sun H, Sun J, Sun L, Sun S, Sun T, Sun W, Sun W, Sun X, Sun Y, Sun Y, Sun Y, Sun Z, Tan Y, Tan Y, Tang C, Tang G, Tang J, Teng J, Thoren V, Tian W, Tian Y, Uman I, Wang B, Wang C, Wang D, Wang H, Wang H, Wang K, Wang L, Wang M, Wang M, Wang M, Wang W, Wang W, Wang W, Wang X, Wang X, Wang X, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang Y, Wang Z, Wang Z, Wang Z, Wang Z, Wei D, Weidenkaff P, Weidner F, Wen S, White D, Wiedner U, Wilkinson G, Wolke M, Wollenberg L, Wu J, Wu L, Wu L, Wu X, Wu Z, Xia L, Xiao H, Xiao S, Xiao Z, Xie X, Xie Y, Xie Y, Xing T, Xu G, Xu Q, Xu W, Xu X, Xu Y, Yan F, Yan L, Yan W, Yan W, Yan X, Yang H, Yang H, Yang L, Yang S, Yang Y, Yang Y, Yang Z, Ye M, Ye M, Yin J, You Z, Yu B, Yu C, Yu G, Yu J, Yu T, Yuan C, Yuan L, Yuan X, Yuan Y, Yuan Z, Yue C, Zafar A, Zeng XZ, Zeng Y, Zhang A, Zhang B, Zhang G, Zhang H, Zhang H, Zhang H, Zhang H, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang L, Zhang L, Zhang L, Zhang S, Zhang S, Zhang S, Zhang X, Zhang X, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Z, Zhang Z, Zhao G, Zhao J, Zhao J, Zhao J, Zhao L, Zhao L, Zhao M, Zhao Q, Zhao S, Zhao Y, Zhao Y, Zhao Z, Zhemchugov A, Zheng B, Zheng J, Zheng Y, Zheng Y, Zhong B, Zhong C, Zhou L, Zhou Q, Zhou X, Zhou X, Zhou X, Zhou X, Zhu A, Zhu J, Zhu K, Zhu K, Zhu S, Zhu T, Zhu W, Zhu W, Zhu Y, Zhu Z, Zou B, Zou J. Search for the decay
Ds+→a0(980)0e+νe. Int J Clin Exp Med 2021. [DOI: 10.1103/physrevd.103.092004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Rahman M, Jahan I, Ahmed S, Ahmed K, Roy M, Zzaman W, Ahmad I. Bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of black and green tea available in Bangladesh. FOOD RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.26656/fr.2017.5(3).491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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People in Bangladesh are traditionally used to consume mainly black tea. However, some
tea manufacturing companies are now producing green tea, though in a small scale. To
create new knowledge as well as awareness about the consumption of green tea, the
present study was carried out to compare the black and green tea available in Bangladesh
based on their bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity. A total of eight brands of
black tea and two brands of green tea were bought from the supermarkets. Total phenolics,
total tannin, total flavonoids, and caffeine content were measured as bioactive compounds,
and antioxidant activity was evaluated by using two different methods such as DPPH (1,1-
diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) radical-scavenging activity and ABTS+ radical scavenging
activity of methanol extracts of black and green tea. Every bioactive compound in black
and green tea was found to be significantly different (P < 0.05). The total phenolic
content, on average, was measured at 242.46 mg GAE/g dry extract and 763.41 mg GAE/
g dry extract in black and green tea, respectively. Black tea contained 6.47 mg TAE/g dry
extract tannin, whereas green tea had much more tannin content, 14.51 mg TAE/g dry
extract, which is more than double in amount. On the other hand, the total flavonoid
content was almost double in black tea (61.82 mg QE/g dry extract) compared to green tea
(31.85 mg QE/g dry extract). Antioxidant activities were determined at different
concentrations of tea samples. At every concentration, green tea presented higher ABTS+
and DPPH radical scavenging activity than black tea. The highest percentage of inhibition
was observed at 20 ppm both in black and green tea, finding 98.50 % and 99.07 %
inhibition, respectively. Overall, significantly (P < 0.05) higher amount of phenolic
compounds as well as antioxidant activity were observed in green tea.
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Ali F, Niaz Z, Shah PT, Shakeela Q, Uzma B, Ahmed S. Antibiogram of ESBL and MBL producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa among the population of Hazara division, KPK, Pakistan. J PAK MED ASSOC 2021; 70:1979-1984. [PMID: 33341844 DOI: 10.5455/jpma.19089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the frequency rate and sensitivity pattern of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase and metallobeta- lactamase producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from major hospitals. METHODS The cross-sectional study was conducted in the Microbiology section of the Pathology Department of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad, Pakistan, from September 2017 to April 2018, and comprised clinical samples collected from different medical wards of major hospitals in the study area. For the selective growth of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Cetrimide agar was used, and different antibiotics were evaluated for the sensitivity pattern following Kirby-Bauer diffusion method. Pseudomonas aeruginosa producing extended-spectrum beta lactamase and metallo-beta-lactamase were identified through double disk synergy test and imipenem ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tests respectively. Patient's demographic and medical history was noted on a proforma. Data was analysed using SPSS 22.0. RESULTS Of the 242 samples screened, 46 (19%) were positive for Pseudomonas aeruginosa. These samples were highly sensitive to levofloxacin, amikacin, imipenem, meropenem and ciprofloxacin (p<0.05). Of the positive cases, 11 (23.91%) were detected for extended-spectrum beta-lactamase production, while 3 (6.52%) samples were detected for metallo-beta-lactamase production. CONCLUSIONS Pseudomonas aeruginosa samples were widely resistant to most antibiotics, but were sensitive for some antibiotics which may be recommended by physicians when treating Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection.
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Hasan MM, Ahmed S, Soares Magalhaes RJ, Begum T, Fatima Y, Mamun AA. Temporal trends in between and within-country inequalities in caesarean delivery in low- and middle-income countries: a Bayesian analysis. BJOG 2021; 128:1928-1937. [PMID: 33982856 DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.16744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To provide updated information about between-country variations, temporal trends and changes in inequalities within countries in caesarean delivery (CD) rates. DESIGN Cross-sectional study of Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) during 1990-2018. SETTING 74 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). POPULATION Women 15-49 years of age who had live births in the last 3 years. METHODS Bayesian linear regression analysis was performed and absolute differences were calculated. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Population-level CD by countries and sociodemographic characteristics of mothers over time. RESULTS CD rates, based on the latest DHS rounds, varied substantially between the study countries, from 1.5% (95% CI 1.1-1.9%) in Madagascar to 58.9% (95% CI 56.0-61.6%) in the Dominican Republic. Of 62 LMICs with at least two surveys, 57 countries showed a rise in CD during 1990-2018, with the greatest increase in Sierra Leone (19.3%). Large variations in CD rates were observed across mother's wealth, residence, education and age, with a higher rate of CD by the richest and urban mothers. These inequalities have widened in many countries. Stratified analyses suggest greater provisioning of CD by the richest mothers in private facilities and poorest mothers in public facilities. CONCLUSIONS CD rates varied substantially across geographical locations and over time, irrespective of public or private health facilities. Changes in CD rates continue across wealth, place of residence, education, and age of mother, and are widening in most study countries. TWEETABLE ABSTRACT Increasing caesarean delivery rates were greater among the richest and urban mothers than their counterparts, with widened gaps in LMICs.
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Hussain I, Mehmood SA, Ahmed S, Salim M, Hussain A, Noureen S, Ahmed D, Israr M, Akbar F, Rasool A, Jabeen H, Saeed K, Alam A, Sanaullah, Usman K, Saeed N, Khan W, Shah M. Systematic analysis of leisler's bat Nyctalus leisleri (Kuhl, 1817) captured from FATA region, Pakistan. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 82:e238337. [PMID: 33978080 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.238337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Extensive field surveys were carried out to explore the distribution of Leisler's Bat Nyctalus leisleri (Kuhl, 1819) in selected area of FATA regions, Pakistan. Specimens of Leisler's Bat Nyctalus leisleri (Kuhl, 1819) (n5) were collected from Kurram Agency (Shublan) (N33.8229788 E70.1634414) at elevation 1427m and Khyber Agency (Landi Kotel) (N34.0909899 E71.1457517) at elevation 1091m for two years survey extending from May 2013 through August 2015. The mean head and body length, hind foot length, ear length and tail length the Nyctalus leisleri specimens captured from the study area was 65.08 ± 1.58 mm, 44.06 ± 0.52 mm, 8.38 ± 0.60 mm, 13.20 ± 0.99 mm and 39.46 ± 1.46 mm, respectively. For molecular analysis the sequences of COI gene were obtained and analyzed. The mean intraspecific divergences of Nyctalus leisleri was 0.04%. The mean interspecific divergences of Nyctalus noctula and Nyctalus leisleri was 0.2%. The mean concentration of each nucleotides was A = (26.3%), T = (32.8%), G = (15.9%) and C = (25.0%). The mean A+T contents were 59.2%and C+G were 40.9%. In the phylogenetic tree Nyctalus leisleri and Nyctalus noctula clustered with significant bootstrap support value.
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Jolly K, Gupta KK, Bhamra N, Aslanidou A, Batra R, Ahmed S. 404 Endonasal Endoscopic Management of Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhoea: Birmingham Experience. Br J Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab134.272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak (SCSFL) occurs in the absence of any trauma, surgery or underlying intracranial pathology. SCSFL can lead to complications such as brain abscess, meningitis, decreased intracranial pressure (ICP), headache and brain herniation. We present our experience of SCSFL repair performed by a single surgeon at a tertiary centre via the endonasal endoscopic approach.
All patients who underwent CSF fistula repair at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, between 1st January 2012 and 31st December 2019, were identified and had their case notes analysed retrospectively.
We identified 33 patients who satisfied our inclusion criteria. They consisted of 27 (81.8%) female patients, ranging in age from 31 to 81 years (mean age 55.2 ± 13.2 years). Combined CT/MRI imaging was able to identify the leak in 30 patients (91%). Post-operative complications occurred in 2 patients (6.1%) with 1 patient developing meningitis (3.0%) and 1 patient experiencing epistaxis (3.0%). Overall, there was a successful primary repair in 32 (97.0%) cases.
Endoscopic endonasal repair of SCSFL has rapidly grown in popularity and now become the treatment of choice, overtaking open transcranial approaches. Several studies have demonstrated success rates of between 80-94% for spontaneous leaks however not all have addressed the issue of concurrent IIH post-operatively.
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Swamad M, Quraishi MK, Ahmed S. 1003 A Case of Tunnel-Vision in Upper Renal Tract Imaging: The Invisible Gorilla. Br J Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab134.345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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We present an interesting case of a 70-year-old female who presented with haematuria on the suspected cancer pathway. Renal ultrasound showed a vascular renal mass on her right kidney measuring 8x7cm with an unremarkable left kidney. She underwent a laparoscopic radical nephrectomy following confirmation of an 8cm renal mass in the right kidney on the contrasted staging CT scan with a repeat review at the multidisciplinary meeting. Post-operatively a subsequent review of the pre-operative CT and ultrasound scan, showed an incidental large left(contralateral) upper quadrant retroperitoneal fatty mass sized 15x10cm, displacing the stomach and spleen. Further investigation in the form of an MRI Abdomen excluded features of a liposarcoma, resulting in the diagnosis of a large retroperitoneal lipoma. This case highlights the significance of selective attention in imaging interpretation. We believe this to be a prime example of the level of meticulousness required as fat-rich tissues have low attenuation on CT-scans, which can be easily missed out. A cautious multi-clinician interpretation of scans should be performed to avoid missing potentially sinister pathology which would impact patient care dramatically. This case has led to more thorough review of future pre-operative imaging by the operating surgical team.
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Kamarinos N, Brown K, Covey A, Brody L, Ahmed S, Choi Y, Ziv E, Camacho J, Boas F, Yarmohammadi H, Getrajdman G. Abstract No. 580 Lower risk of major arterial hemorrhage after percutaneous biliary drainage with primary stent versus primary catheter placement. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2021.03.390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Hastings RK, Openshaw MR, Vazquez M, Moreno-Cardenas AB, Fernandez-Garcia D, Martinson L, Kulbicki K, Primrose L, Guttery DS, Page K, Toghill B, Richards C, Thomas A, Tabernero J, Coombes RC, Ahmed S, Toledo RA, Shaw JA. Longitudinal whole-exome sequencing of cell-free DNA for tracking the co-evolutionary tumor and immune evasion dynamics: longitudinal data from a single patient. Ann Oncol 2021; 32:681-684. [PMID: 33609721 DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2021.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Hendry J, Ali S, Ahmed O, Chalchal H, El-Gayed A, Haider K, Iqbal N, Johnson K, Le D, Maas B, Manna M, Pauls M, Salim M, Sami A, Wright P, Younis M, Ahmed S. 59P Outcomes of women HER2 positive T1a/bN0M0 breast cancer treated with adjuvant trastuzumab: A retrospective population-based cohort study. Ann Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2021.03.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Ahmed S, Bonnett L, Melhuish A, Adil MT, Aggarwal I, Ali W, Bennett J, Boldock E, Burns FA, Czarniak E, Dennis R, Flower B, Fok R, Goodman AL, Halai S, Hanna T, Hashem M, Hodgson SH, Hughes G, Hurndall KH, Hyland R, Iqbal MR, Jarchow-MacDonald A, Kailavasan M, Klimovskij M, Laliotis A, Lambourne J, Lawday S, Lee F, Lindsey B, Lund JN, Mabayoje DA, Malik KI, Muir A, Narula HS, Ofor U, Parsons H, Pavelle T, Prescott K, Rajgopal A, Roy I, Sagar J, Scarborough C, Shaikh S, Smart CJ, Snape S, Tabaqchali MA, Tennakoon A, Tilley R, Vink E, White L, Burke D, Kirby A. Development and internal validation of clinical prediction models for outcomes of complicated intra-abdominal infection. Br J Surg 2021; 108:441-447. [PMID: 33615351 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znaa117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAIs) are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical characteristics of patients with cIAI in a multicentre study and to develop clinical prediction models (CPMs) to help identify patients at risk of mortality or relapse. METHODS A multicentre observational study was conducted from August 2016 to February 2017 in the UK. Adult patients diagnosed with cIAI were included. Multivariable logistic regression was performed to develop CPMs for mortality and cIAI relapse. The c-statistic was used to test model discrimination. Model calibration was tested using calibration slopes and calibration in the large (CITL). The CPMs were then presented as point scoring systems and validated further. RESULTS Overall, 417 patients from 31 surgical centres were included in the analysis. At 90 days after diagnosis, 17.3 per cent had a cIAI relapse and the mortality rate was 11.3 per cent. Predictors in the mortality model were age, cIAI aetiology, presence of a perforated viscus and source control procedure. Predictors of cIAI relapse included the presence of collections, outcome of initial management, and duration of antibiotic treatment. The c-statistic adjusted for model optimism was 0.79 (95 per cent c.i. 0.75 to 0.87) and 0.74 (0.73 to 0.85) for mortality and cIAI relapse CPMs. Adjusted calibration slopes were 0.88 (95 per cent c.i. 0.76 to 0.90) for the mortality model and 0.91 (0.88 to 0.94) for the relapse model; CITL was -0.19 (95 per cent c.i. -0.39 to -0.12) and - 0.01 (- 0.17 to -0.03) respectively. CONCLUSION Relapse of infection and death after complicated intra-abdominal infections are common. Clinical prediction models were developed to identify patients at increased risk of relapse or death after treatment, these now require external validation.
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Afrin SZ, Paul SK, Begum JA, Nasreen SA, Ahmed S, Ahmad FU, Aziz MA, Parvin R, Aung MS, Kobayashi N. Extensive genetic diversity with novel mutations in spike glycoprotein of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, Bangladesh in late 2020. New Microbes New Infect 2021; 41:100889. [PMID: 33936746 PMCID: PMC8065242 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmni.2021.100889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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In Bangladesh, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been highly prevalent during late 2020, with nearly 500 000 confirmed cases. In the present study, the spike (S) protein of severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) circulating in Bangladesh was genetically investigated to elucidate the diversity of mutations and their prevalence. The nucleotide sequence of the S protein gene was determined for 15 SARS-CoV-2 samples collected from eight divisions in Bangladesh, and analysed for mutations compared with the reference strain (hCoV-19/Wuhan/WIV04/2019). All the SARS-CoV-2 S genes were assigned to B.1 lineage in G clade, and individual S proteins had 1-25 mutations causing amino acid substitution/deletion. A total of 133 mutations were detected in 15 samples, with D614G being present in all the samples; 53 were novel mutations as of January 2021. On the receptor-binding domain, 21 substitutions including ten novel mutations were identified. Other novel mutations were located on the N-terminal domain (S1 subunit) and dispersed sites in the S2 subunit, including two substitutions that remove potential N-glycosylation sites. A P681R substitution adjacent to the furin cleavage site was detected in one sample. All the mutations detected were located on positions that are functionally linked to host transition, antigenic drift, host surface receptor binding or antibody recognition sites, and viral oligomerization interfaces, which presumably related to viral transmission and pathogenic capacity.
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We examine 3 different approaches to protecting the gut microbiome: highly targeted antibiotics, antibiotic destruction, and antibiotic binding. Each approach shows promise to prevent the off-target effects of antibiotics on the gut microbiome.
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Ali F, Kamal S, Shakeela Q, Ahmed S. Extended-spectrum and Metallo-beta lactamase enzymes mediated resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa in clinically isolated specimens. KUWAIT JOURNAL OF SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.48129/kjs.v48i2.8495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the leading opportunistic pathogens, frequently highlighted for the production of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) and Metallo-beta Lactamase (MBL) enzymes. This is believed to be the primary inhabitant of soil due to its adaptive nature and can survive in aquatic and even in a toxic environment. The current study aimed to screen ESBL, MBL producing, and Multiple Drug Resistant (MDR) strains of P. aeruginosa. Clinical specimens collected from patients were screened for the presence of P. aeruginosa. After identification, all the isolates were tested for the sensitivity pattern following the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method. The presence of ESBL and MBL enzymes were detected following DDST and IMP-EDTA detection tests, respectively. The sample size used in the study was 1369, and colonies for P. aeruginosa were obtained from 126 (9.20%) samples of culture media. 54.76% (69/126) of the positive cases were detected in the female population, whereas 45.24% (57/126) in the male population. High-frequency rate (n=43/126) was detected in the age group ≥31 year, followed by 21-30 (n=35/126), and 11-20 (n=34/126) age group, the minimal frequency (n=14/126) was detected in age group 0-10. The sensitivity pattern showed that the majority of the isolates were resistant, but class carbapenem (imipenem, meropenem), aminoglycosides (amikacin, gentamicin, tobramycin), and other antibiotics like sulbactam- Cefoperazone, tazobactam-piperacillin, tigecycline, and Fosfomycin exhibited the best efficacy against P. aeruginosa. It is concluded that the emergence of resistance due to ESBL and MBL enzymes in P. aeruginosa is directly linked with a public health concern because these strains are almost resistant to a wide range of antibiotics, and only limited antibiotics are potent against these organisms.
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Khan W, Khan I, Ullah H, Zain SNM, Panhwar WA, Mehmood SA, Ahmed S, Siyal GB, Ahmad MS, Shah M, Rafique T, Ali N, Salim M, Hussain A. Cutaneous leishmaniasis-Awareness, knowledge and practices among general population in rural and urban areas in Malakand region, Pakistan. BRAZ J BIOL 2021; 82:e238665. [PMID: 33825759 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.238665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Malakand region is an endemic area for cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL). However, there are limited number of studies of this disease in Pakistan. Therefore, a study was conducted to understand the level of awareness attitude and practice among the residents of Makaland towards CL and the disease vectors. This study adopted a cross-sectional approach with a total of 400 respondents (n=93 rural and n= 307 urban). Overall, the population in Malakand region (61.2%) were well-informed in the role of sand fly in transmitting diseases, but most lack knowledge on the vector's behavior and almost a quarter (24.5%) were unable to provide knowledge on proper control measures. Alarmingly, the practice and attitudes of the general population was not satisfactory as close to half (49.8%) of the population did adopt any control method. This study calls for increase in awareness through health education campaign to reduce the risk of cutaneous leishmaniasis outbreaks in the future.
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Peters L, Ahmed S, Lam P, Rao S, Rodrigo M, Hofmeyer M, Najjar S, Sheikh F, Molina E. Impact of Using a Low Anti-Xa Target Heparin Protocol on Hemocompatibility-Related Outcomes after Implantation of a HeartMate 3 Device. J Heart Lung Transplant 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.1952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Caputo V, Stryker K, Ahmed S, Alsunaid S, Mansour A, Abbasi M, Forest S, Scheinin S, Seethamraju H. Lung Herniation and Torsion Contributing to Persistent RV Dysfunction after Heart-Lung Transplant. J Heart Lung Transplant 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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LANKTREE M, Guiard E, Akbari P, Pourafkari M, Iliuta I, Ahmed S, Haghighi A, He N, Song X, Paterson A, Khalili K, Pei Y. POS-428 PROTEIN-TRUNCATING PKD1 MUTATIONS YET MILD AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE IS UNDER-RECOGNIZED. Kidney Int Rep 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2021.03.451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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